Amigo (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2010, Amigo is a drama, war and history film directed by John Sayles, running about 128 minutes. “The heart remembers what even history forgets.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rafael is a village mayor caught in the murderous crossfire of the Philippine-American War. When U.S. troops occupy his village, Rafael comes under pressure from a tough-as-nails officer to help the Americans in their hunt for Filipino guerilla fighters. But Rafael's brother is the head of the local guerillas, and considers anyone who cooperates with the Americans to be a traitor. Rafael quickly finds himself forced to make the impossible, potentially deadly decisions faced by ordinary civilians in an occupied country.
Who’s in it. Amigo stars Chris Cooper as Col. Hardacre, DJ Qualls as Zeke, Garret Dillahunt as Lt. Compton and Yul Vazquez as Padre Hidalgo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Amigo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amigo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amigo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amigo (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Amigo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Amigo worth watching?
- Amigo holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amigo?
- Amigo stars Chris Cooper, DJ Qualls, Garret Dillahunt, Yul Vazquez and Ronnie Lazaro.
- When was Amigo released?
- Amigo was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.