Sicario (2015)

Action Crime Thriller Directed by Denis Villeneuve
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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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Influenced By

  1. Traffic (2000)
    "Directed by Steven Soderbergh, this film examines the drug trade from multiple perspectives, including law enforcement and traffickers, much like "Sicario."" 3 Movies to Watch After Sicario Madeline Lapreziosa ComicBook.com
  2. The French Connection (1971)
    "Villeneuve's border-crossing convoy ambush set piece carries forward French Connection's tradition of dread-laden, geographically-grounded action." source
  3. No Country for Old Men (2007)
    "The Coen Brothers' film, with its intense thriller elements set around the Mexican border, served as a reference point for "Sicario."" 8 Films to Watch Before Seeing Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Sicario’ Jordan Raup The Film Stage - Your Spotlight On Cinema
  4. The Insider (1999)
    "Screenwriter Taylor Sheridan mentioned "The Insider" as one of his favorite films, noting its influence on his writing style." Loading... Creative Screenwriting
  5. Jaws (1975)
    "The director aimed for a score that audiences would feel before hearing, inspired by the powerful and dark sound of "Jaws."" Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve: From the suspense of 'Sicario' to the pressure of 'Blade Runner' LAist
  6. Seven Samurai (1954)
    "Villeneuve cited Akira Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai" as a major influence, particularly in building tension through stillness and silence." Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve: From the suspense of 'Sicario' to the pressure of 'Blade Runner' LAist
  7. Heat (1995)
    "The film's color palette and cinematography draw from Michael Mann's "Heat," influencing both the visual style and character arcs." Ultimateactionmovies source
  8. Miss Bala (2011)
    "Directed by Gerardo Naranjo, this film follows a young woman who becomes entangled with a drug cartel, offering a harrowing look at the impact of the drug war on civilians." 8 Films to Watch Before Seeing Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Sicario’ Jordan Raup The Film Stage - Your Spotlight On Cinema
  9. Training Day (2001)
    "Directed by Antoine Fuqua, this film centers on a rookie cop's first day with a seasoned narcotics officer, exploring themes of corruption and moral ambiguity." 3 Movies to Watch After Sicario Madeline Lapreziosa ComicBook.com

Influenced

  1. Wind River (2017)
    "Written and directed by Taylor Sheridan, who also wrote "Sicario," this film explores a murder investigation on a Native American reservation, delving into themes of justice and moral complexity." Blog Not Found nouthemes Invastor

Sicario (2015), directed by Denis Villeneuve, was inspired by 9 earlier films — including Traffic, The French Connection, and No Country for Old Men — and has been cited as an influence on 1 later work, such as Wind River. Check out the citations below.