American Dreamer (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1984, American Dreamer is an action, comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Rick Rosenthal, running about 105 minutes. “She was an ordinary housewife until her trip to Paris turned into an extraordinary adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. American housewife Cathy Palmer loses her memory on a trip to Paris after being hit by a car. She wakes up in the hospital believing she's the fictional international spy, Rebecca Ryan.
Who’s in it. American Dreamer stars JoBeth Williams as Cathy Palmer, Tom Conti as Alan McMann, Giancarlo Giannini as Victor Marchand and Coral Browne as Margaret McMann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, American Dreamer 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 American Dreamer page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Dreamer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Dreamer (1984)?
- In US, American Dreamer 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 Dreamer worth watching?
- American Dreamer holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Dreamer?
- American Dreamer stars JoBeth Williams, Tom Conti, Giancarlo Giannini, Coral Browne and James Staley.
- When was American Dreamer released?
- American Dreamer was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.