Director: Tony Tost
Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, Simon Rex, Eric Dane
Americana is a 2025 crime drama directed by Tony Tost, starring Sydney Sweeney and Paul Walter Hauser. Set against the gritty underbelly of Hollywood, this 81-minute thriller follows a troubled film editor drawn into the darkest chapter of his life when his famous sister is murdered.
What is Americana about?
When a celebrated movie star is found dead, the last person anyone expects to unravel the truth is her brother — a struggling film editor whose life has been consumed by alcohol and professional failure. Piece by piece, he combs through the wreckage of his sister's world: the glamour, the secrets, and the people who orbited her fame. What begins as grief quickly becomes obsession. The deeper he digs, the more dangerous the answers become, forcing him to confront not only who killed her but who he himself has become. The story unfolds as a methodical, character-driven investigation that privileges mood and psychological weight over conventional thriller mechanics.
Cast & crew
Director Tony Tost, known for atmospheric storytelling, guides a strong ensemble. Sydney Sweeney brings luminous screen presence to the murdered actress, even in limited screen time. Paul Walter Hauser anchors the film as the grieving, self-destructive brother — a role that demands emotional rawness he delivers with precision. The supporting cast includes Halsey, Simon Rex, Eric Dane, and Zahn McClarnon, each adding texture to the film's shadowy Hollywood milieu.
Context & significance
Persian-speaking viewers abroad have long gravitated toward crime dramas that explore the dark side of fame and the price of ambition — stories that resonate with anyone who has watched the entertainment industry from the outside. Americana arrives with Persian dubbing and subtitles, making it fully accessible regardless of English fluency. At 81 minutes, it is compact and focused, fitting comfortably into an evening's viewing. For the diaspora audience that grew up watching Hollywood through a cultural lens, this story of family, failure, and the hidden violence behind celebrity offers a pointed commentary on the American dream — and its costs.
Where & how to watch
Americana is available on K-Time with both Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone with no VPN required and no geo-blocking. Start watching anytime and cancel anytime.