American Factory (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2019, American Factory is a documentary film directed by Steven Bognar, running about 110 minutes. “Cultures collide. Hope survives.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In post-industrial Ohio, a Chinese billionaire opens a new factory in the husk of an abandoned General Motors plant, hiring two thousand blue-collar Americans. Early days of hope and optimism give way to setbacks as high-tech China clashes with working-class America.
Who’s in it. American Factory stars Junming 'Jimmy' Wang as Self - Vice President, Fuyao, Sherrod Brown as Self - U.S. Senator, Ohio, Dave Burrows as Self - Vice President, Fuyao Glass America and John Gauthier as Self - President, Fuyao Glass America, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, American Factory has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Factory page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Factory (2019)?
- In US, American Factory is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Factory worth watching?
- American Factory holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in American Factory?
- American Factory stars Junming 'Jimmy' Wang, Sherrod Brown, Dave Burrows, John Gauthier and Rob Haerr.
- When was American Factory released?
- American Factory was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.