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American Me is a 1992 crime drama directed by Edward James Olmos. The story revolves around a young Chicano man drawn into the violent world of gangs in prison. After his release, he seeks redemption but struggles to escape his violent criminal past.
Here’s how you can watch and stream American Me via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is American Me available to watch via streaming?
Yes, American Me is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
The film follows Montoya Santana, a young man who falls into gang life in 1950s Los Angeles. This happens after he witnesses his parents’ brutal treatment during the Zoot Suit Riots. In Folsom prison, he rises to power within the Mexican mafia and becomes a criminal leader. He participates in a lot of criminal activities within the jail. After 18 years, he is released and seeks a peaceful life in his old neighborhood. However, his gang associates pull him back into the world of violence, forcing him to choose between crime and the possibility of redemption.
The lead role of Montoya Santana is played by Edward James Olmos, who also directed the film. Other cast members include William Forsythe as J.D. and Pepe Serna as Mundo, Santana’s close associates within the gang.
Watch American Me streaming via Amazon Prime Video
American Me is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
It is a leading streaming service that provides access to a wide range of on-demand content. Further, Prime Video also has options for viewers to buy and rent other content.
You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
Go to Amazon Prime Video
Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
$14.99 per month or $139 per year with an Amazon Prime membership
$8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
Amazon Prime is the online retailer’s paid service that provides fast shipping and exclusive sales on products, so the membership that includes both this service and Prime Video is the company’s most popular offering. However, you can also opt to subscribe to Prime Video separately.
American Me’s synopsis is as follows:
“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.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
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