American Jedi (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2017, American Jedi is a documentary film directed by Laurent Malaquais, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Three candidates for knighthood must face a reckoning with the darkest issues from their past in order to be accepted into a real-life Jedi community. More than fandom, more than religion; for each Jedi initiate, it’s a personal crusade for the betterment of their world.
Who’s in it. American Jedi stars Zachary Akers as Jedi, Scott Allen as The 501 Legion, Roger Anderson as Comic-Con interview and Laurie Andress as Comic-Con interview, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, American Jedi has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Jedi page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Jedi (2017)?
- In US, American Jedi is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Jedi worth watching?
- American Jedi holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Jedi?
- American Jedi stars Zachary Akers, Scott Allen, Roger Anderson, Laurie Andress and Mindas Ar'ran.
- When was American Jedi released?
- American Jedi was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.