How long is American Movie?

American Movie is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is American Movie rated?

American Movie is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream American Movie?

As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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American Movie (1999) runs 1 h 44 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.6 from 295 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 44 min — ends 9:44 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Documentary, Comedy
Released: November 5, 1999
TMDB rating: 7.6 / 10 from 295 votes
Director: Chris Smith
Starring: Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels, Monica Borchardt
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is American Movie?: American Movie is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is American Movie rated?: American Movie is rated R in the US.
Is American Movie a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream American Movie?: As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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