Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)
The brutal sequel to Sicario plunges back into the lawless borderlands where covert operatives wage a shadow war against cartels and corruption.
Sicario: Day of the Soldado - Movie Information
- Original Title: Sicario: Day of the Soldado
- Release Year: 2018
- Directed by: Stefano Sollima
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 2m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 27, 2018 (France - 12), June 29, 2018 (United States - R), June 29, 2018 (United Kingdom - 15), July 19, 2018 (Germany - 18), June 28, 2018 (New Zealand - R16), June 28, 2018 (Australia - MA 15+), June 28, 2018 (Brazil - 16), June 28, 2018 (Mexico - B-15), October 18, 2018 (Italy), June 29, 2018 (Spain - 16), June 27, 2018 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: 시카리오-데이 오브 솔다도 (KR), Sicario 2: Soldado (US), 边境杀手2：边境战士 (CN), Убийца 2 Против всех (RU), Sicario 2 (FR), Sicario: Askerin Günü (TR), Sicario Day of the Soldado 2018 (JP), Sicario 2 - Day of the Soldado (NL)
- Production Companies: Thunder Road, Black Label Media, Columbia Pictures, Lionsgate, Redrum
- Production Countries: Mexico, United States of America
Sicario: Day of the Soldado - Plot
Agent Matt Graver teams up with operative Alejandro Gillick to prevent Mexican drug cartels from smuggling terrorists across the United States border.
Sicario: Day of the Soldado - Trailer
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Some missions need a hitman...others need a soldier.
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Sicario: Day of the Soldado - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Stefano Sollima
Main Cast
- Benicio del Toro
- Josh Brolin
- Isabela Merced
- Jeffrey Donovan
- Catherine Keener
- Manuel Garcia-Rulfo
- Matthew Modine
- Shea Whigham
- Elijah Rodriguez
- Howard Ferguson Jr.
Writers
- Taylor Sheridan
Producers
- Edward McDonnell
- Basil Iwanyk
- Thad Luckinbill
- Molly Smith
- Trent Luckinbill
Sicario: Day of the Soldado - FAQs
Where can you stream Sicario: Day of the Soldado?
Sicario: Day of the Soldado is available to stream on Starz and Philo. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Do you need to watch Sicario before Day of the Soldado?
Watching the original Sicario (2015) is strongly recommended before Day of the Soldado. Key characters like Alejandro Gillick and Matt Graver carry over, and understanding their dynamic from the first film significantly enriches the sequel's moral complexity and narrative tension.
Is Sicario: Day of the Soldado based on a true story?
Sicario: Day of the Soldado is not based on a specific true story, but it draws heavily from real-world events, including U.S. border security operations, Mexican drug cartel activity, and debates over classifying cartels as terrorist organizations. Writer Taylor Sheridan researched these themes extensively.
Who are the main actors in Sicario: Day of the Soldado?
The film stars Benicio del Toro as Alejandro Gillick and Josh Brolin as Matt Graver. The supporting cast includes Isabela Merced, Jeffrey Donovan, Catherine Keener, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Matthew Modine, Shea Whigham, and Elijah Rodriguez.
What is the age rating for Sicario: Day of the Soldado?
Sicario: Day of the Soldado is rated R in the United States. The film contains strong violence, disturbing content, and language, making it suitable for adult audiences only. International ratings include 15 in the UK, 18 in Germany, and MA 15+ in Australia.
What happens at the end of Sicario: Day of the Soldado?
At the film's end, Alejandro survives a near-execution and rescues Isabel Reyes. The U.S. government disavows the operation, leaving Alejandro operating alone. In a final scene set one year later, a now-radicalized Miguel encounters Alejandro, setting up a potential third installment.
How long is Sicario: Day of the Soldado?
Sicario: Day of the Soldado has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes). The film was directed by Stefano Sollima and released in the United States on June 29, 2018.
Who directed and wrote Sicario: Day of the Soldado?
Sicario: Day of the Soldado was directed by Italian filmmaker Stefano Sollima, known for Suburra and the TV series Gomorrah. The screenplay was written by Taylor Sheridan, who also wrote the original Sicario and the Hell or High Water script.
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