An American Dream: The Education of William Bowman

2016Movie1 h 26 min

55
DecentGoodWatch score

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Sent down the proverbial rabbit hole and dumped out the other end.

William Bowman is a small town boy with small town dreams. And like any average teenager, when approached with the subject of his future, Bowman would often retreat into the safe recesses of his mind. When a concussion seemingly sends William to an uncertain future, what follows is a series of hilarious capers from William’s status as an average teenager to a nationwide media phenomenon. Is William a product of bad luck? Good luck? Or is his future subject to miracles and unlikely circumstances?

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Comedy
  • Quirky Humorous Odyssey
  • Small-Town Charm
  • Media Satire
  • Fate vs. Luck Themes
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Character-Driven
  • Feel-Good Narrative
  • Unexpected Journey

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Ken Finkleman
Written by
Ken Finkleman
Produced by
Jason Tan
Music by
Robert Carli

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Facts

December 1, 2016 · 1 h 26 min · Comedy

Released
December 1, 2016
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is An American Dream: The Education of William Bowman worth watching?"

Questions about An American Dream: The Education of William Bowman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is An American Dream: The Education of William Bowman worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.1).

Is An American Dream: The Education of William Bowman okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will An American Dream: The Education of William Bowman make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching An American Dream: The Education of William Bowman?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.