Americana out on OTT in India: Here's where you can stream Sydney Sweeney & Halsey's neo-Western crime drama

Americana is now on Prime Video India. Starring Sydney Sweeney & Halsey, this neo-Western crime drama follows misfits hunting a stolen Lakota relic in a dark, non-linear tale of survival.

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The neo-Western crime drama Americana has officially made its OTT debut in India. Prime Video began streaming the film on December 28, 2025. Tony Tost's feature directorial debut, written and directed by him, has just made its way onto the platform after having played in theatres earlier this year and recently debuted on multiple international streaming services.

Star-studded ensemble cast

Paul Walter Hauser (Black Bird) plays Lefty Ledbetter, and Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria) plays Penny Jo Poplin, leading an ensemble cast. Singer-songwriter Halsey makes her major film acting debut as Mandy Starr in the production. The supporting cast consists of Gavin Maddox Bergman as Cal, Toby Huss as Pendleton Duvall, Eric Dane as Dillon, Simon Rex as Roy Lee Dean, and Zahn McClarnon as Ghost Eye.

Americana takes place in a small South Dakotan town and revolves around the mayhem that ensues following the theft of a sacred Lakota ghost shirt, an invaluable Native American relic. When the artefact ends up on the black market, it brings together a motley crew of misfits and criminals, setting the stage for a bloody showdown.

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Non-linear narrative structure

Five separate chapters make up the story, which frequently makes use of non-linear storytelling and changes of perspective: The Old New West, The Ballad of Lefty and Penny Jo, The Ghost Shirt, Homecoming, and Here’s Mr. Mother*****r.

As they go on a journey to obtain the item that would transform their life, the story follows Penny Jo, a stuttering waitress with aspirations of becoming a country singer, and Lefty, a kind veteran. Mandy (Halsey) attempts to use the shirt to escape her violent relationship with Dillon (Eric Dane), while her little son Cal mistakenly believes he is Sitting Bull reborn. Ghost Eye (Zahn McClarnon), a Native American revolutionary who wants to get the item back for its spiritual and cultural value, crosses their paths.

Style and comparisons

Critics have drawn parallels between Tost and the Coen Brothers' and Quentin Tarantino's films, praising the episodic structure, violent outbursts, and dark humour. Although opinions on the script's timing are divided, the performances have been universally lauded.

Critics have praised Halsey's performance, describing her as "scene-stealing" in her role as Mandy Starr. Some have said that the relationship between Sweeney and Hauser gives the typically violent criminal drama some heart. The film tackles topics such as cultural appropriation, individuality, and the futile pursuit of belonging in contemporary America.

Film runtime

The duration of Americana is around 107 minutes.

Americana FAQs:

Q: Where can I watch the movie Americana in India?

A: As of late December 2025, Americana is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video for subscribers in India.

Q: Who stars in the Americana movie?

A: The film features an ensemble cast including Sydney Sweeney as Penny Jo Poplin, Paul Walter Hauser as Lefty Ledbetter, and pop star Halsey in her film debut as Mandy Starr. Other key cast members include Eric Dane, Zahn McClarnon, and Simon Rex.

Q: Is Americana related to any other films?

A: While not a sequel or part of a franchise, Americana is frequently compared to the works of Quentin Tarantino and the Coen Brothers due to its non-linear chapter structure, dark humor, and stylized violence.

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