Americathon (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1979, Americathon is a comedy film directed by Neal Israel, running about 86 minutes. “The ultimate spectacle is now a movie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankrupt USA to organize a telethon in order to prevent the country from being repossessed by wealthy Native Americans.
Who’s in it. Americathon stars John Ritter as President Chet Roosevelt, Harvey Korman as Monty Rushmore, Fred Willard as Vincent Vanderhoff and Chief Dan George as Sam Birdwater, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Americathon has proved divisive with 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 Americathon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Americathon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Americathon (1979)?
- In US, Americathon 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 Americathon worth watching?
- Americathon holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Americathon?
- Americathon stars John Ritter, Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Chief Dan George and Richard Schaal.
- When was Americathon released?
- Americathon was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.