Sicario (2015)
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📖 Story
On a border where no one is given the full picture, disciplined FBI agent Kate Macer joins a joint operation against a drug cartel moving between the United States and Mexico. In Sicario, Kate quickly realizes that the mission is unlike any case she has handled before; the orders are vague, the results matter more than the methods, and the men leading the operation know far more than they say. With Matt Graver and Alejandro at the center of the move, the pursuit becomes a harsh test of justice as the law itself begins to move closer to revenge.
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Justice on the edge of revenge
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Excellent match
EnergySlow and controlled
ToneSuffocating and severe
ExperienceA tense crime thriller placing an idealistic agent inside an operation whose rules are never fully revealed, where fighting the cartel becomes a gray zone between law and revenge.
Best suited forBest for serious thriller fans, border-crime stories, and films that build tension through silence and difficult moral choices.
What to expect from this title?Expect controlled pacing, oppressive atmosphere, and a cold look at a world that offers no easy answers about justice.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through reveal
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 MPAA
Intended for mature viewers. The film includes strong violence, organized-crime themes, intense psychological tension, and morally harsh situations that are not suitable for children or family viewing.
Runtime
121 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorDenis Villeneuve
WritingTaylor Sheridan
CastEmily BluntBenicio del ToroJosh BrolinVictor GarberJon Bernthal
ProductionBasil IwanykThad LuckinbillTrent LuckinbillEdward McDonnell
MusicKevin MurrayWilliam SarokinJason Patrick Collins
CinematographyRoger DeakinsAndy HarrisLiza Bambenek
Where to watch Sicario
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Now available through 22 official offers on 4 platforms
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✨Availability Snapshot22 offers
Sicario is currently listed across official watch options including Disney+, Paramount+, Apple TV and Prime Video.
Subscription access may be available through Disney+ and Paramount+, depending on your country and plan. Rental starts from 2.99 AUD on Apple TV. Purchase starts from 4.99 USD on Prime Video.
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
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✅Strong commercial success2.83x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue exceeded the production cost by a clear margin
The release delivered a strong commercial result, with revenue clearly above the reported production budget.
Quick pulse
Strong success
💹 Return multiple: 2.83x📈 ROI: +183%🧾 Strong commercial success
💰Budget
$30M30 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$85M85 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
✅Commercial gap
+$55M+55 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
✅Return multiple
2.83x2.83x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Budget: $30M • Revenue: $85M • Commercial gap: +$55M ROI +183%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Delivered a strong return against budget.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
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Cast & crew
Emily Blunt
Kate Macer
Benicio del Toro
Alejandro Gillick
Josh Brolin
Matt Graver
Victor Garber
Dave Jennings
Jon Bernthal
Ted
Daniel Kaluuya
Reggie Wayne
Jeffrey Donovan
Steve Forsing
Raoul Max Trujillo
Rafael
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Julio Cesar Cedillo
Fausto Alarcon
Hank Rogerson
Phil Coopers
Bernardo P. Saracino
Manuel Diaz
Maximiliano Hernández
Silvio
Kevin Wiggins
Burnett
Edgar Arreola
Guillermo
Director: Denis Villeneuve
❓ FAQ
Short, focused questions that help you decide quickly without repeating details already shown above.
1Why does Sicario feel different from a typical crime thriller?
Because the film does not treat the cartel operation as a straightforward police case. Kate Macer is placed inside a mission where key details are kept from her, and much of the tension comes from realizing that larger decisions are being made out of sight.
2Why is Kate Macer important to the film?
Kate is the viewer’s way into the operation. Her clear legal and moral perspective makes every vague or brutal step more unsettling, because she sees the mission not only as a tactical move, but as a test of what can be accepted in the name of justice.
3Is Sicario built around fast action?
Not in the usual sense. The film builds pressure slowly through silence, watchful faces, and waiting before violence breaks through. Its impact is closer to an oppressive thriller than a nonstop chase film.
4Is Sicario for every crime-movie viewer?
It is best suited for viewers who prefer serious, heavy crime stories rather than a simple investigation or a comfortable ending. The film is harsh in tone and ideas, and part of its impact comes from the unease it leaves behind.
5Can Sicario be watched as a standalone film?
Yes. Sicario works completely as a standalone film. The story begins with Kate entering the operation, and the viewer discovers the world through her confusion and gradual understanding of what is happening.
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