Sicario (2015)

Action Crime Thriller
→ Influenced 5 films ← Inspired by 5 films

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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No Country for Old Men
No Country for Old Men (2007)1
 The Insider
The Insider (1999)2
 Jaws
Jaws (1975)3
 Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai (1954)4
 Heat
Heat (1995)5

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Wind River
Wind River (2017)6

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Influenced By

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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

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