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American Dreamer

1984·Movie
1h 45min·PG
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes29%84%

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A , crime movie.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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She was an ordinary housewife until her trip to Paris turned into an extraordinary adventure.

American housewife Cathy Palmer loses her memory on a trip to Paris after being hit by a car. She wakes up in the hospital believing she's the fictional international spy, Rebecca Ryan.
80s Romantic ComedyMistaken IdentityParisian AdventureAmnesia PlotSpy ParodyLighthearted EntertainmentSituational HumorFarcical ComedyEscape & Fantasy

Crew

Directed by:
Rick Rosenthal
Written by:
Jim Kouf, Ann Biderman, David Greenwalt
Produced by:
Doug Chapin
Composed by:
Lewis Furey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about American Dreamer

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Where can I stream American Dreamer?

In the United States, you can rent or buy American Dreamer from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is American Dreamer worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is American Dreamer okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will American Dreamer make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is American Dreamer good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does American Dreamer use?

Mistaken for CheatingMeaningful EchoCold-Blooded TortureUnwilling SuspensionChekhov's GunManic Pixie Dream GirlAscended FanboyPretty in MinkAmerican TitleCreator BacklashBond One-LinerAsshole Victimand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Mistaken for Cheating, Meaningful Echo, and Cold-Blooded Torture.