American Greed (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Series · ★ 7.9

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Released in 2007, American Greed is a documentary and crime series.

What it’s about. A dissection of the dark side of the American Dream, a survey of how far some people go to become rich, no matter the cost to themselves and those around them. Real-life cases are reviewed and involve such criminal activity as credit card scams, identity theft, counterfeiting and Ponzi schemes.

Who’s in it. American Greed stars Stacy Keach as Self - Narrator (voice), Allen Stanford as Self (archive footage), Bryan Burrough as Self and Scott Cohn as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, American Greed has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Greed page.

If you liked it. Fans of American Greed tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch American Greed (2007)?
In US, American Greed is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and YouTube TV, 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 Greed worth watching?
American Greed holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in American Greed?
American Greed stars Stacy Keach, Allen Stanford, Bryan Burrough, Scott Cohn and Paul Pelletier.
When was American Greed released?
American Greed was released in 2007.