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American Me

7.519922h 5mRMovieCrimeDrama

During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.

DirectorEdward James Olmos
WritersDesmond Nakano·Floyd Mutrux
ProducersRobert M. Young·Edward James Olmos

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Edward James Olmos

EOEdward James Olmos
Edward James Olmos
Montoya Santana
WFWilliam Forsythe
William Forsythe
J.D.
PSPepe Serna
Pepe Serna
Mundo
PGPanchito Gómez
Panchito Gómez
Young Montoya Santana
SWSteve Wilcox
Steve Wilcox
Young J.D.
DPDanny De La Paz
Danny De La Paz
Puppet
SLSal Lopez
Sal Lopez
Pedro Santana
DODyana Ortelli
Dyana Ortelli
Yolanda
WSWilliam Smith
William Smith
Deacon
EF
Evelina Fernández
Julie
CTCary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
El Japo
DVDaniel Villarreal
Daniel Villarreal
Little Puppet

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American Me — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams American Me?

American Me isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is American Me on Netflix?

No, American Me is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is American Me on Amazon Prime Video?

American Me isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch American Me for free?

American Me isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.