American Crude (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 3.9

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Released in 2008, American Crude is a comedy and drama film directed by Craig Sheffer, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. Quite a bit can happen over the course of a single day in L.A., and when smooth-talking scam artist Johnny decides to throw a bachelor party for his best friend Bill the events of the day take a bizarre turn. As the festivities get underway, the appearance of a transvestite prostitute, a trigger-happy ex-con, and a notorious porn king signal that this isn't going to be a typical night out.

Who’s in it. American Crude stars Michael Clarke Duncan as Spinks, Jennifer Esposito as Carlos, Ron Livingston as Johnny and Rob Schneider as Bill, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, American Crude has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo 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 Crude page.

If you liked it. Fans of American Crude tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch American Crude (2008)?
In US, American Crude is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, 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 Crude worth watching?
American Crude holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in American Crude?
American Crude stars Michael Clarke Duncan, Jennifer Esposito, Ron Livingston, Rob Schneider and Claudia Choi.
When was American Crude released?
American Crude was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.