Sicario, a crime thriller directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Taylor Sheridan, is available on Prime Video since the May 1, 2026. Led by Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin, the film dives back into a drug operation at the U.S.–Mexico border.
Sicario
Film | 2015
Available on Prime Video on May 1, 2026
Thriller, crime drama, espionage film | Runtime: 2h02
Directed by Denis Villeneuve | Screenplay: Taylor Sheridan | Starring Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin
Nationality: United States
The film follows Kate Macer, an FBI agent embedded in a special unit tasked with taking on a Mexican cartel. In this off‑the‑books mission, she discovers a gray area where the lines between procedure, vengeance, and government strategy grow increasingly blurred.
Released in France in 2015 and rated 12+, Sicario slots into the world of tense thrillers centered on organized crime, intelligence, and covert operations. The presence of Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin also makes it a standout title for fans of crime cinema and spy thrillers.
Presented in official competition at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, the movie holds a significant place in Denis Villeneuve’s American filmography, sitting between Prisoners and Arrival. Its online release arrives at the same time as Sicario: Day of the Soldado, which was also announced in Prime Video’s May 2026 lineup.
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