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American Pop

1981Movie1 h 36 minR

AnimationMusic
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic577.8Rotten Tomatoes68%80%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic577.8Rotten Tomatoes68%80%

Summary

The history of American popular music runs parallel with the history of a Russian Jewish immigrant family, with each male descendant possessing different musical abilities.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Ralph Bakshi
Written by
Ronni Kern
Produced by
Ralph Bakshi, Martin Ransohoff
Music by
Lee Holdridge

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Facts

February 13, 1981 · 1 h 36 min · R

Released
February 13, 1981
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Animation, Music, Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hebrew, Russian, Yiddish
Made in
United States, Netherlands, South Korea, United Kingdom
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
48 countries

Tropes

Hooker with a Heart of Gold, Made of Iron, Destructive Romance +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream American Pop?"

Questions about American Pop

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream American Pop?

fuboTV

In the United States, American Pop streams on fuboTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is American Pop worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 57). Audiences rate it higher (77 out of 100) than critics (63).

Is American Pop good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is American Pop plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was American Pop a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What tropes does American Pop use?

Hooker with a Heart of GoldMade of IronDestructive RomanceFantasy-Forbidding FatherParental SubstitutePunch-Clock VillainDriven to VillainyLong Song, Short SceneMurder by MistakePerfectly Arranged MarriageGilded CageHeroic Bastardand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Hooker with a Heart of Gold, Made of Iron, and Destructive Romance.