American Movie (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1999, American Movie is a documentary film directed by Chris Smith, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. American Movie is 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.
Who’s in it. American Movie stars Mark Borchardt as Filmmaker, Mike Schank as Friend / Musician, Tom Schimmels as Actor in 'Coven' and Monica Borchardt as Mark's Mom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, American Movie has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Movie tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Movie (1999)?
- In US, American Movie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Movie worth watching?
- American Movie holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in American Movie?
- American Movie stars Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels, Monica Borchardt and Alex Borchardt.
- When was American Movie released?
- American Movie was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.