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Sicario
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Denis Villeneuve. With Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.
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7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAn idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Sicario.
MoviHero lists September 17, 2015 as the release date for Sicario. Denis Villeneuve is the listed director. The listed cast includes Emily Blunt as Kate Macer, Benicio del Toro as Alejandro Gillick, Josh Brolin as Matt Graver, Victor Garber as Dave Jennings. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 17, 2015
GenresCrime · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 2m
DirectorDenis Villeneuve
CastEmily Blunt as Kate Macer, Benicio del Toro as Alejandro Gillick, Josh Brolin as Matt Graver, Victor Garber as Dave Jennings
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Sicario right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Sicario runs 2h 2m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 10,082 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“One of the finest movie about the raids on cartel gangs.”
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“'Sicario' was a really good action film. The acting all around was very good (in particularly Emily Blunt). The set pieces were very well made…”
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“An stereotypical plot with, somehow, some interesting addition.”
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“Not since the opening farmhouse scene from Inglourious Barsteds have I seen such masterful control of palpable tension.”
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“Still a fantastic crime suspense-thriller featuring great performances but one better than Benicio Del Toro who should have gotten an Oscar nomination for that role…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Nothing will make sense to your American ears, and you will doubt everything that we do, but in the end you will understand.”
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