Americano (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2005, Americano is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Kevin Noland, running about 95 minutes. “Do what scares you” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Americano" centres around Chris McKinley (Jackson), a recent college graduate backpacking through Europe who savours his last three days of freedom before boarding the career fast track back in the United States. In Pamplona with two friends (Timm Sharp and Ruthanna Hopper), Chris meets an Australian thrill-seeker (Phil Barantini), a quintessential Spanish beauty (Varela) and an enigmatic provocateur (Dennis Hopper), all of whom encourage him to rethink his life. As the minutes and seconds until his departure tick away, Chris struggles with an age-old question: Should he follow the beaten path or risk it all on the road less travelled?
Who’s in it. Americano stars Joshua Jackson as Chris McKinley, Leonor Varela as Adela, Dennis Hopper as Riccardo and Ruthanna Hopper as Michelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Americano has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Americano page.
If you liked it. Fans of Americano tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Americano (2005)?
- In US, Americano is available to stream on Cineverse Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Americano worth watching?
- Americano holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Americano?
- Americano stars Joshua Jackson, Leonor Varela, Dennis Hopper, Ruthanna Hopper and Martin Klebba.
- When was Americano released?
- Americano was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.