Name: American Rampage
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: 1989-01-23
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Cast: Kary Jane, Thomas Elliott, Sam Hill, Otis T. Longhorn, Allen First

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Ex-San Francisco vice cop Samantha Roarke and Hollywood homicide detective Ryan Hayes team up to investigate an international drug cartel in Los Angeles, leading them to an ex-CIA operative turned drug kingpin who's organizing a heroin distribution center in the city.

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Directed by: David DeCoteau
Written by: Ross A. Perron
Produced by: Seth I. Shire, Raj Mehrotra
Music by: Bob Mamet

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Facts

January 23, 1989 · 1 h 26 min · NR

Released: January 23, 1989
Runtime: 1 h 26 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Action, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 4 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream American Rampage?"

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Where can I stream American Rampage?

Plex

Tubi TV

In the United States, American Rampage is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is American Rampage worth watching?

40

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 4.3).

Can I half-watch American Rampage?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is American Rampage plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (6 of 10) and spectacle (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.