The American Dreamer (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1971, The American Dreamer is a documentary film directed by Lawrence Schiller, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary about actor/director Dennis Hopper, showing him at his home and studio putting together his film "The Last Movie."
Who’s in it. The American Dreamer stars Dennis Hopper as Himself, Lois Ursone as Herself, L.M. Kit Carson as Himself and Lawrence Schiller as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The 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 The American Dreamer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The American Dreamer tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The American Dreamer (1971)?
- In US, The 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 The American Dreamer worth watching?
- The American Dreamer holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The American Dreamer?
- The American Dreamer stars Dennis Hopper, Lois Ursone, L.M. Kit Carson, Lawrence Schiller and Margareth Clémenti.
- When was The American Dreamer released?
- The American Dreamer was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.