American Murderer (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2022, American Murderer is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Matthew Gentile, running about 101 minutes. “Based on the incredible true crime story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The True story of how charismatic con man Jason Derek Brown bankrolls his extravagant lifestyle through a series of scams. On Brown’s trail: Lance Leising, a dogged FBI special agent determined to put Brown behind bars. When Brown’s funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet, pitting himself against Leising in a deadly game of cat and mouse — and becoming the most unlikely and elusive fugitive on the FBI’s most-wanted list.
Who’s in it. American Murderer stars Tom Pelphrey as Jason Derek Brown, Idina Menzel as Melanie, Jacki Weaver as Jeanne and Shantel VanSanten as Jamie Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, American Murderer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu 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 Murderer page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Murderer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Murderer (2022)?
- In US, American Murderer is available to stream on Hulu, 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 Murderer worth watching?
- American Murderer holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Murderer?
- American Murderer stars Tom Pelphrey, Idina Menzel, Jacki Weaver, Shantel VanSanten and Laura Dennis.
- When was American Murderer released?
- American Murderer was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.