American Me vs The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.4/10 for American Me). The Usual Suspects is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 2h 5m. American Me is the older of the two (1992 against 1995). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
American Me
The Usual Suspects| American Me | The Usual Suspects | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 1992 | 1995 |
| Length | 2h 5m | 1h 46m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Edward James Olmos | Bryan Singer |
| Main cast | Edward James Olmos, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Sal Lopez, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna | Kevin Pollak, Giancarlo Esposito, Benicio del Toro, Dan Hedaya, Kevin Spacey |
Synopsis
American Me
During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.
The Usual Suspects
Held in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also responsible for drawing him and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro harbor – leaving few survivors. Verbal lures his interrogators with an incredible story of the crime lord's almost supernatural prowess.
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