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American Psycho

2000·Movie
1h 42min·NR
IMDb7.6Metacritic647.8Rotten Tomatoes69%85%

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American Psycho fingerprint

Stunning style, high energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Scare6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Melancholy4
  • Romance3

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor8

World

The mind, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting10
  • Direction9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9
  • Visual Stylization9

Who it's for

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About

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A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.
Sharp Satire of 80s Yuppie CultureUnreliable Narrator Psychological HorrorStylized and Ironic ViolenceChristian Bale's Iconic PerformanceCritique of Materialism and VanityCerebral Dark ComedyAmbiguous Reality vs. DelusionAesthetic Obsession with SurfaceCult Classic StatusDiscomforting Social Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Mary Harron, Andrew Shea, Cassandra Cronenberg
Written by:
Guinevere Turner, Bret Easton Ellis, Mary Harron
Produced by:
Rob Weiss, Sondra James, Suzanne Smith Crowley
Composed by:
Phil Collins, Huey Lewis, John Cale

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Questions about American Psycho

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Where can I stream American Psycho legally?

PrimeHulufuboTVThe RokuFandango at Home FreeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsLionsgate+Amazon MX Player

American Psycho is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is American Psycho worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is American Psycho rated?

NRViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imageryDrug use

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, disturbing imagery, and drug use.

How long is American Psycho?

1 h 42 min

American Psycho runs 1 h 42 min.

Is American Psycho based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on American Psycho?

Critics67
Audiences80

Not quite. Audiences rate American Psycho higher (80) than critics (67). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was American Psycho a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$34 million

Yes. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $34 million worldwide, 4.9 times its budget.

What language is American Psycho in?

EnglishSpanishcn

It was made in English, with some Spanish, cn. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch American Psycho?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for American Psycho in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does American Psycho use?

No Fame, No Wealth, No ServiceUnreliable NarratorEveryone Has StandardsIronic HellBoring InsultVillain ProtagonistGirls Love Stuffed AnimalsSerial KillerCatchphraseHookers and BlowOnly Known by Their NicknameArt Imitates Artand 146 more

TV Tropes lists 158 storytelling tropes for American Psycho, including No Fame, No Wealth, No Service, Unreliable Narrator, Everyone Has Standards.