American Restoration

2010·Show
137Episodes in5Seasons·TV-PG
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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American Restoration fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and history

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

American Restoration is an American reality television series airing on the History channel. Produced by Leftfield Pictures, the series is recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada, where it chronicles the daily activities at Rick's Restorations, an antique restoration shop, with its owner Rick Dale, his staff, and teenage son, as they restore various vintage items to their original condition.
Reality TelevisionAntique RestorationEducational ProcessFamily BusinessHistorical ObjectsComfort WatchSkill-BasedInformative & EngagingWorkshop EnvironmentBehind-the-Scenes

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Piscitelli

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about American Restoration

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Where can I stream American Restoration legally?

HuluPrimeHooplaHISTORY VaultHistory

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

Is American Restoration worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is American Restoration rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does American Restoration have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 137 episodes.

When did American Restoration air?

It ran from 2010 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is American Restoration in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch American Restoration?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for American Restoration in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does American Restoration use?

Jerk with a Heart of GoldSleeves Are for WimpsExpository Opening NarrationXtreme Kool LetterzReadings Are Off the Scale"Well Done, Son" GuyThe BetCharacterization Marches OnPaintball EpisodeTampon RunThis Is Gonna SuckEarly-Bird Cameoand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for American Restoration, including Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Sleeves Are for Wimps, Expository Opening Narration.

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