Sicario
“The border is just another line to cross.”
Synopsis
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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer – "Hitman"Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-25
Top Cast
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Emily Blunt
Kate Macer
Benicio del Toro
Alejandro Gillick
Josh Brolin
Matt Graver
Victor Garber
Dave Jennings
Jon Bernthal
Ted
Daniel Kaluuya
Reggie Wayne
Jeffrey Donovan
Steve Forsing
Raoul Max Trujillo
Rafael
Julio Cesar Cedillo
Fausto Alarcon
Hank Rogerson
Phil Coopers
Bernardo P. Saracino
Manuel Diaz
Maximiliano Hernández
Silvio
Kevin Wiggins
Burnett
Edgar Arreola
Guillermo
Kim Larrichio
Silvio's Wife
Jesus Nevarez-Castillo
Eliseo
Dylan Kenin
Delta Leader
John Trejo
Delta #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 18, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 5, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$85M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.83x
+$55M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Screenplay & Story
- Taylor Sheridan
- Original Score
- Jóhann Jóhannsson
- Original Title
- Sicario
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $85M
- Production Studios
- Lionsgate, Black Label Media, Thunder Road
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denis Villeneuve
Taylor Sheridan
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Roger Deakins
Joe Walker, Mary Lukasiewicz
Thad Luckinbill, Edward McDonnell, Stacy Perskie, Trent Luckinbill, Molly Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Denis Villeneuve
Director
Roger Deakins
Director of Photography
Joe Walker
Editor
Thad Luckinbill
Producer
Edward McDonnell
Producer
Trent Luckinbill
Producer
Molly Smith
Producer
Basil Iwanyk
Producer
Taylor Sheridan
Writer
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Original Music Composer
Keith Woulard
Stunt Coordinator
Renée April
Costume Design
Louis Morin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Luis Montemayor
Visual Effects Supervisor
Alexandre Lafortune
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sicario.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sicario
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sicario 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.
Who directed Sicario?
Sicario was directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Who stars in Sicario?
The principal cast of Sicario includes Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin, Victor Garber, Jon Bernthal.
When was Sicario released and how long is it?
Sicario was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sicario?
Sicario had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $85M at the worldwide box office (2.83 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Sicario?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sicario was composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sicario?
Sicario holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).