American Ultra Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 13, 2015

American Ultra

Release Date: Friday, August 21, 2015 Theaters

Director: Nima Nourizadeh

Starring: Topher Grace • Jesse Eisenberg • Kristen Stewart • Uma Thurman • Tony Hale

R Action N/A

4.19 / 5.0

71% WILL SEE 29% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: An action comedy about Mike (Eisenberg), a seemingly hapless and unmotivated stoner whose small-town life with his live-in girlfriend, Phoebe (Stewart), is suddenly turned upside down. Unbeknownst to him, Mike is actually a highly trained, lethal sleeper agent. In the blink of an eye, as his secret past comes back to haunt him, Mike is thrust into the middle of a deadly government operation and is forced to summon his inner action-hero in order to survive.

Action Comedy

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Who stars in American Ultra – Cast List

Topher Grace
How To Make A Killing, Flight Risk
Jesse Eisenberg
The Social Network, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
Kristen Stewart
Twilight, Love Me
Uma Thurman
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair , The King of Kings
Tony Hale
Toy Story 5, Toy Story 4
Bill Pullman
Casper, Independence Day
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Walton Goggins
Lincoln, Django Unchained

Who is making American Ultra – Crew List

A look at American Ultra behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Nima Nourizadeh last helmed Project X and The Tracking of a Russian Spy. The film's writer Max Landis last penned Bright and Mr. Right.

Director: Nima Nourizadeh
Screenwriter: Max Landis

Studios: Lionsgate Studios
Production Company: PalmStar Media Capital

Production – What we know about the American Ultra

Key Facts

Re-teams Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg five years after they starred in Greg Mottola's Adventureland.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2015

Completed

Changed American Ultra movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2014

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Apr 2014

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Production began April 14, 2014 in New Orleans.

Apr 2014

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Nov 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Shooting set for April 2014.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong bloody violence, language throughout, drug use and some sexual content
Runtime: N/A
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Also known as: Not available
Language: English

American Ultra Trailers and Clips

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Clip: Piss My Pants

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Theatrical Trailer #2

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Redband Trailer

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Greenband Trailer

American Ultra Release Date: When was the film released?

American Ultra was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 21 , 2015. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Hitman: Agent 47, Sinister 2 and Learning to Drive.

American Ultra DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

American Ultra is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Wednesday, November 24, 2015. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of American Ultra today on Amazon.

American Ultra Digital Release Date

American Ultra is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, August 21, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.