American Nightmare

2019·Show
6Episodes in1Season·TV-14
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic766.1Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

PhiloDiscovery+YouTube TVInvestigation DiscoverySpectrum On DemandDiscovery +

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American Nightmare fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Our best times, our warmest memories, our worst nightmares. When real life home movies and photos meet real crime scene video and stills, murder mysteries become emotional powerhouses.
True CrimeHome Movie FootageEmotional Murder MysteriesReal CrimePowerful ImagerySuspensefulIntriguingBleakUnsettling

Crew

Produced by:
Jasmine Fox, Christopher Flowers, Mara Mlyn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about American Nightmare

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Where can I stream American Nightmare legally?

PhiloDiscovery+YouTube TVInvestigation DiscoverySpectrum On DemandDiscovery +

American Nightmare is included with a subscription to Philo, YouTube TV, Investigation Discovery, and Discovery + in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. 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 Nightmare worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is American Nightmare rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does American Nightmare have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes and is still in production.

Do critics and audiences agree on American Nightmare?

Critics76
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate American Nightmare higher (76) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did American Nightmare air?

It started in 2019 and is still in production.

What language is American Nightmare in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch American Nightmare?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for American Nightmare in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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