American Dreamz (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2006, American Dreamz is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Paul Weitz, running about 107 minutes. “Imagine a country where more people vote for a pop idol than they do for their next President.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The new season of "American Dreamz," the wildly popular television singing contest, has captured the country's attention, as the competition looks to be between a young Midwestern gal and a showtunes-loving young man from Orange County. Recently awakened President Staton even wants in on the craze, as he signs up for the potential explosive season finale.
Who’s in it. American Dreamz stars Hugh Grant as Martin Tweed, Dennis Quaid as President Staton, Mandy Moore as Sally Kendoo and Willem Dafoe as Chief of Staff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, American Dreamz has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7.3M at the box office.
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 Dreamz page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Dreamz tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Dreamz (2006)?
- In US, American Dreamz 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 Dreamz worth watching?
- American Dreamz holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Dreamz?
- American Dreamz stars Hugh Grant, Dennis Quaid, Mandy Moore, Willem Dafoe and Chris Klein.