American Ultra movie poster

American Ultra

"Everyone's getting smoked."

August 19, 2015 1h 36m 6.1/10 (2,898 votes)

Originally released in 2015. American Ultra is a action/comedy film. directed by Nima Nourizadeh.

Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, and Topher Grace

Synopsis

Mike is an unmotivated stoner whose small-town life with his live-in girlfriend, Phoebe, is suddenly turned upside down. Unbeknownst to him, Mike is actually a highly trained, lethal sleeper agent. In the blink of an eye, as his secret past comes back to haunt him, Mike is thrust into the middle of a deadly government operation and is forced to summon his inner action-hero in order to survive.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 19, 2015 10 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (2,898 votes)
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Budget $28M Production budget
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Box Office $27.1M 1.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Switzerland + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$28,000,000
Revenue
$27,100,000

Production Companies

  • Merced Media Partners
  • Lionsgate
  • The Bridge Finance Company
  • Circle of Confusion
  • FilmNation Entertainment
  • Likely Story
  • PalmStar Media

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Ultra about?

Mike is an unmotivated stoner whose small-town life with his live-in girlfriend, Phoebe, is suddenly turned upside down. Unbeknownst to him, Mike is actually a highly trained, lethal sleeper agent...

Who directed American Ultra?

American Ultra was directed by Nima Nourizadeh.

How long is American Ultra?

American Ultra has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was American Ultra released?

American Ultra was released on August 19, 2015 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in American Ultra?

The main cast of American Ultra includes Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Topher Grace, Connie Britton, Walton Goggins.

Is American Ultra worth watching?

American Ultra has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 2,898 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.