American Splendor (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2003, American Splendor is a comedy and drama film directed by Shari Springer Berman, running about 101 minutes. “Ordinary life is pretty complex stuff” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.
Who’s in it. American Splendor stars Paul Giamatti as Harvey Pekar, Hope Davis as Joyce Brabner, Judah Friedlander as Toby Radloff and James Urbaniak as Robert Crumb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, American Splendor has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Splendor page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Splendor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Splendor (2003)?
- In US, American Splendor is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Splendor worth watching?
- American Splendor holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in American Splendor?
- American Splendor stars Paul Giamatti, Hope Davis, Judah Friedlander, James Urbaniak and Harvey Pekar.
- When was American Splendor released?
- American Splendor was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.