Sicario
An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.
Release Year
2015
Runtime
122 min
Audience Score
7.4
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Story Snapshot
An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.
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Sicario is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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