American Addict

2012·Movie
1h 38min·PG
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–89%

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis2

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor1

World

Society, everyday modern life, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition4

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About

Riveting look at the politics, big business and the medical industry that has made America the most prescription-addicted society in the world. America is less than 5% of the World's population but consumes 80% of the World's prescription narcotics. We have gone from being the land of the free to the land of the addicted.
Medical DocumentaryOpioid CrisisBig Pharma ExposéSocial CommentaryInvestigative JournalismPolitical CorruptionSobering & AlarmingSystemic Issues

Crew

Directed by:
Sasha Knezev
Written by:
Sasha Knezev, Gregory A. Smith M.D.
Produced by:
Gregory A. Smith M.D.

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Is American Addict worth watching?

71
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is American Addict rated?

PGDrug use

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: drug use.

How long is American Addict?

1 h 38 min

American Addict runs 1 h 38 min.

What language is American Addict in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch American Addict?

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