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American Siege (2022): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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American Siege is a 2022 action thriller directed by Edward Drake, starring Bruce Willis as Ben Watts, Timothy V. Murphy and Eric Buarque. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $121,967 worldwide on a $3 million budget. Critics gave it 8% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 3.4/10.

IMDb rating
3.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
8%
worldwide gross
$122K
Echo Score
34
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American Siege (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Edward Drake
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
English
Budget
$3M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is American Siege About?

The premise of American Siege without spoilers.

A weary sheriff in rural Georgia finds himself embroiled in a dangerous situation when a respected doctor is kidnapped. Forced to confront the town's criminal element, he battles mounting pressure from the mayor while striving to rescue the hostage and expose a web of corruption. He refuses to be intimidated, determined to uncover the truth and bring those responsible to justice.

American Siege Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • prison
  • release from jail
  • visiting a grave
  • reference to g.i. joe
  • hostage
  • home invasion
  • explosion
  • c4 explosives
  • safe room
  • sheriff
  • deputy sheriff
  • drone
+38 more
  • shooting down a drone
  • reference to waco siege
  • reference to hunter s. thompson
  • reference to pablo escobar
  • shot in the head
  • shot to death
  • shot in the chest
  • father son relationship
  • georgia usa
  • small town
  • rural setting
  • rural town
  • rural america
  • block of c4
  • doctor
  • town
  • female fbi agent
  • headbutt
  • scoped rifle
  • graveyard
  • hand grenade
  • ex convict
  • rear nudity
  • grieving sister
  • vault
  • b action
  • telephone call
  • exploding car
  • hit on the head with a rifle butt
  • prison cell
  • armed standoff
  • cemetery
  • united states of america
  • skeet shooting
  • georgia the state
  • siege
  • view through rifle scope
  • parent grown child relationship
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Cast & crew

American Siege Cast & Characters

Bruce Willis leads the cast as Ben Watts, with Timothy V. Murphy as Charles Rutledge and Eric Buarque. Directed by Edward Drake; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in American Siege

· 6 more
From the director

More from Edward Drake

More films directed by Edward Drake, best-rated first: Guns Up, Gasoline Alley, Detective Knight: Redemption and Apex.

Full filmography
Ratings

American Siege Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave American Siege 8% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 3.4/10. Our Echo Score gives it 34/100, strongest in story & flow (40) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).

34 /100

American Siege Echo Score Breakdown

American Siege delivers a modestly paced thriller that struggles to rise above its constraints. While the film manages occasional tension through quick action sequences, the overall impact is dampened by wooden performances and uneven storytelling. Critics and viewers alike note the low-budget aesthetic and uninspired dialogue as persistent drawbacks. The limited character depth and forgettable plot reduce its lasting appeal, resulting in a largely unsatisfying experience.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 35

    ART: The film’s direction is uneven, with pacing that fluctuates between tense moments and confusing sequences. Cinematography receives modest praise for making the best of limited resources, yet production design feels generic and the editing lacks a sharp rhythm. Consequently, the overall visual and technical execution remains below expectations.

  • Character & Emotion 30

    CHARACTER: Performances are dominated by an unconvincing lead whose delivery is frequently wooden, limiting emotional connection. Supporting actors show occasional competence, but weak dialogue hampers character depth across the board. The lack of nuanced interaction reduces audience investment, yielding a generally flat emotional landscape.

  • Story & Flow 40

    STORY: The plot centers on a hostage scenario that could have offered fresh tension but feels derivative and unevenly developed. Pacing is occasionally measured, yet key narrative beats are rushed, leaving gaps in coherence. Originality is limited, resulting in a storyline that fails to fully engage viewers.

  • Sensory Experience 35

    SENSORY: The auditory landscape is sparse, offering little beyond standard action cues, while the soundtrack does not leave a distinct impression. Visual styling is serviceable, with occasional effective framing, yet overall cohesion is lacking due to budgetary constraints. As a result, the sensory experience feels unremarkable.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    REWATCH: The film offers limited incentive for repeat viewings, with its modest tension quickly outweighed by stale performances and predictable plot turns. While a few viewers might appreciate its occasional moments of humor, the overall experience lacks lasting appeal. Consequently, its replay value remains low.

Box office

American Siege Box Office & Budget

American Siege grossed $121,967 worldwide on a $3 million budget.

2022 box office

Worldwide gross

$122K

International
$122K
Budget
$3M
Videos

American Siege Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.

Official Trailer
  • Clip American Siege | Official Clip (HD) | Who Killed My Sister
  • Clip American Siege | Official Clip (HD) | Who Was That
  • Clip American Siege | Official Clip (HD) | I'm Taking Care of It
Details

American Siege Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “American Siege - Es gibt kein Entkommen” and “Осада”.

Also known as
  • American Siege - Es gibt kein Entkommen
  • Осада
  • Emboscada
  • Americké obležení
  • Amerikai ostrom
  • 美国围攻
  • מצור אמריקאי
  • Američka opsada
  • Amerikan Kuşatması
  • 아메리칸 저스티스
  • 終極包圍戰
  • Odsiecz
+5 more
  • Американська облога
  • Apgultis
  • Cuộc Vây Bắt
  • Otage sous tension
  • Американска обсада

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FAQ

American Siege FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of American Siege, each answered in a sentence.

How long is American Siege?

American Siege runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was American Siege released?

American Siege was released on January 7, 2022.

Who directed American Siege?

American Siege was directed by Edward Drake.

More films by Edward Drake

Who is in the cast of American Siege?

American Siege stars Bruce Willis as Ben Watts, Timothy V. Murphy as Charles Rutledge and Eric Buarque, among 10 credited actors.

How much did American Siege make at the box office?

American Siege grossed $121,967 worldwide on a budget of $3 million.

How is American Siege rated?

American Siege has 3.4/10 on IMDb, 8% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53% on TMDB and 2.0/5 on Letterboxd.

Does American Siege have a post-credit scene?

No. American Siege has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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