The American Dream (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 2011, The American Dream is a drama and war film directed by Jamil Walker Smith, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Armed with dreams that extend beyond their block, Luis and Ronald, two best friends from Los Angeles, videotape their last 36 hours before shipping off to Afghanistan. One hundred days before Obama's inauguration, these young men have joined the Marines together to face the obstacles and circumstances that seem to overwhelm their passage into manhood. Luis wants to be a filmmaker and Ronald wants to travel the world and raise a family. Through the lens of Luis's video camera, they capture their friends, family members and places they call home - to remember who they are and where they come from. In their darkest hour, they turn on the video camera for the last time and document the final moments of their journey home. They soon realize that their dreams and promises of a new life mean nothing in a place called War.
Who’s in it. The American Dream stars Malcolm Goodwin as Ronald, Jamil Walker Smith as Luis, Michael Trotter as Marty and Bradley Stryker as Chuck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, The American Dream has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, ALLBLK, ALLBLK Apple TV channel and ALLBLK Amazon channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The American Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of The American Dream tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The American Dream (2011)?
- In US, The American Dream is available to stream on Philo, ALLBLK and ALLBLK Apple TV channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The American Dream worth watching?
- The American Dream holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The American Dream?
- The American Dream stars Malcolm Goodwin, Jamil Walker Smith, Michael Trotter, Bradley Stryker and Eddie Ruiz.
- When was The American Dream released?
- The American Dream was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.