Plot Summary
American Movie documents the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual crisis, American Movie is a portrayal of ambition, obsession, excess, and one man's quest for the American Dream.
Full Cast & Characters
Mark Borchardt
Filmmaker
Mike Schank
Friend / Musician
Tom Schimmels
Actor in 'Coven'
Monica Borchardt
Mark's Mom
Alex Borchardt
Mark's Brother
Chris Borchardt
Mark's Brother
Ken Keen
Friend / Associate Producer
Matt Weisman
Casting Director
Bill Borchardt
Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer
Cliff Borchardt
Mark's Dad
Tom Beach
Production Manager
Joan Petrie
Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
Director & Crew
Chris Smith
Director
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American Movie (1999) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the IMDb rating of American Movie?
It has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 based on 275 votes.
Who directed American Movie?
American Movie was directed by Chris Smith and released in 1999.
How long is American Movie?
American Movie has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1999-11-05
- Box Office
- $1.2M
- Status
- Released