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American Dreamer

2022·Movie
1h 46min
IMDb6.1Metacritic53–Rotten Tomatoes49%75%

Where to watch

PrimeTubi TV

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American Dreamer fingerprint

Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Hope isn't for everyone.

In this winsome comedy, an entitled Economics professor pursues a tactic to buy an ailing widow’s mansion for nothing, but he quickly realizes that his seemingly foolproof strategy won’t be as easy as he thought.
Entitled ProfessorReal Estate SchemeDark ComedySocial SatireContemporary SettingCharacter-DrivenUnexpected ConsequencesEconomic Disparity

Crew

Directed by:
Paul Dektor
Written by:
Theodore Melfi, Theodore Melfi, Christopher Wehner
Produced by:
Peter Dinklage, Kimberly Quinn, Theodore Melfi
Composed by:
Jeff Russo

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about American Dreamer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream American Dreamer legally?

PrimeTubi TV

American Dreamer is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is American Dreamer worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is American Dreamer?

1 h 46 min

American Dreamer runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on American Dreamer?

Critics51
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate American Dreamer higher (68) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is American Dreamer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch American Dreamer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for American Dreamer in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does American Dreamer use?

Curtain CamouflageOnly Sane ManOfficial Fan-Submitted ContentBond One-LinerCreator BacklashUnresolved Sexual TensionYou Have to Believe Me!American TitleThe Unfair SexNoodle IncidentGirly Skirt TwirlDeadpan Snarkerand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for American Dreamer, including Curtain Camouflage, Only Sane Man, Official Fan-Submitted Content.