An American Dream (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1966, An American Dream is a thriller and drama film directed by Robert Gist, running about 103 minutes. “Young Mrs. Rojack has some weird ideas. She's the stuff that dreams are made of. Or is it nightmares...?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stephen Rojack is a decorated war vet who has now found success as an outspoken television personality. During a vicious argument with his wife, Deborah, Stephen snaps and pushes her from his high-rise apartment to her death. He manages to convince the authorities that she killed herself, then reignites an old affair with singer Cherry McMahon -- which doesn't sit well with her jealous mobster boyfriend, Nicky.
Who’s in it. An American Dream stars Stuart Whitman as Stephen Richard Rojack, Janet Leigh as Cherry McMahon, Eleanor Parker as Deborah Kelly Rojack and Barry Sullivan as Police Lt. G. Roberts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, An American Dream 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 An American Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of An American Dream tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An American Dream (1966)?
- In US, An American Dream 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 An American Dream worth watching?
- An American Dream holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An American Dream?
- An American Dream stars Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Eleanor Parker, Barry Sullivan and Lloyd Nolan.