American Heist (2014)
A gritty action thriller about two brothers forced into a deadly bank robbery, starring Hayden Christensen and Adrien Brody.
American Heist - Movie Information
- Original Title: American Heist
- Release Year: 2014
- Directed by: Sarik Andreasyan
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 34m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 11, 2014 (Canada - R), July 14, 2015 (United States - R), August 3, 2015 (United Kingdom - 15), July 28, 2015 (Brazil - 16), July 30, 2015 (South Korea - 19)
- Alternative Titles: Amerikietiskas apiplesimas (LT), Ограбление по-американски (RU), Crime Speed (JP), โคตรคนปล้นระห่ำเมือง (TH), Robo americano (AR), El Gran Asalto (BO), O Último Golpe (BR), La casse américaine (CA)
- Production Companies: Maple Leaf Finance Primeredian Entertainment, NGN Productions, Glacier Films
- Production Countries: Canada, Luxembourg
American Heist - Plot
Two brothers, both with troubled paths, find themselves in the middle of one last bank job.
American Heist - Trailer
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Brothers in arms for life.
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American Heist - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Sarik Andreasyan
Main Cast
- Hayden Christensen
- Adrien Brody
- Jordana Brewster
- Akon
- Tory Kittles
- Laura Cayouette
- Elena Sanchez
- Luis Da Silva, Jr.
- Joe Chrest
- Judd Lormand
Writers
- Raul Sanchez Inglis
Producers
- Sarik Andreasyan
- Vladimir Polyakov
- Tove Christensen
- Gevond Andreasyan
- Georgy Malkov
American Heist - FAQs
Who are the main actors in American Heist?
American Heist stars Hayden Christensen as James and Adrien Brody as Frankie, two brothers entangled in a bank robbery. The supporting cast includes Jordana Brewster as Emily, Akon as Sugar, and Tory Kittles as Ray.
What is American Heist about?
American Heist follows two brothers with troubled pasts who are pulled into a high-stakes bank robbery. The film explores themes of loyalty, redemption, and the weight of family bonds as the brothers navigate a dangerous criminal world with no easy way out.
Is American Heist based on a true story?
American Heist is not based on a true story. It is a fictional action thriller written by Raul Sanchez Inglis and directed by Sarik Andreasyan. The film draws on classic heist genre conventions rather than any specific real-world criminal event.
Where can I stream American Heist?
American Heist is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and The Roku Channel, with free ad-supported viewing on Plex, Fawesome, and Hoopla. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What is the age rating for American Heist?
American Heist is rated R in the United States, indicating it is intended for audiences aged 17 and older. The rating reflects the film's action violence, language, and mature themes surrounding crime, coercion, and the criminal underworld.
Who directed American Heist?
American Heist was directed by Sarik Andreasyan, an Armenian-Russian filmmaker. Andreasyan also served as one of the film's producers alongside Vladimir Polyakov, Tove Christensen, Gevond Andreasyan, and Georgy Malkov.
How long is American Heist?
American Heist has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes (94 minutes). The film moves at a brisk pace, keeping the tension focused on the brothers' escalating involvement in the planned bank robbery and its dangerous consequences.
What are similar movies to American Heist?
If you enjoyed American Heist, you may also like Armored (2009), Chaos (2005), and From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) for their heist and crime action elements. Editorial picks with a similar tone include Term Life (2016) and Turks & Caicos (2014).
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