My Fellow Americans (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, My Fellow Americans is a comedy film directed by Peter Segal, running about 101 minutes. “A comedy about life, liberty and the pursuit of two ex-presidents.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. They used to run the country. Now they're running for their lives! Two on-the-lam former Presidents of the United States. Framed in a scandal by the current President and pursued by armed agents, the two squabbling political foes plunge into a desperately frantic search for the evidence that will establish their innocence.
Who’s in it. My Fellow Americans stars Jack Lemmon as President Russell P. Kramer, James Garner as President Matt Douglas, Dan Aykroyd as President William Haney and John Heard as Vice President Ted Matthews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, My Fellow Americans has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 My Fellow Americans page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Fellow Americans tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Fellow Americans (1996)?
- In US, My Fellow Americans 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 My Fellow Americans worth watching?
- My Fellow Americans holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Fellow Americans?
- My Fellow Americans stars Jack Lemmon, James Garner, Dan Aykroyd, John Heard and Wilford Brimley.
- When was My Fellow Americans released?
- My Fellow Americans was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.