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American Dream

1990Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

Documentary
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic89–
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic89–

Summary

When workers at the Hormel meatpacking plant in Austin, Minnesota are asked to take a substantial pay cut in a highly profitable year, the local labor union decides to go on strike and fight for a wage they believe is fair.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Barbara Kopple, Cathy Caplan, Thomas Haneke
Produced by
Barbara Kopple, Arthur Cohn
Music by
Michael Small

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Facts

October 6, 1990 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
October 6, 1990
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$269,823
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream American Dream?"

Questions about American Dream

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Where can I stream American Dream?

Criterion

In the United States, American Dream streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is American Dream worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.7 and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is American Dream okay for kids?

PG-13

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is American Dream plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching American Dream?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.