American Splendor (2003) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
2003 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2003, American Splendor is a comédie and drame 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. American Splendor retrace la véritable histoire du scénariste de comics Harvey Pekar. Au commencement, celui-ci mène une existence plutôt morose entre son travail de documentaliste, quelques connaissances et sa passion pour le jazz, qu'il assouvit en recherchant des pièces rares dans les vide-greniers ou les magasins d'occasion. Il y fait la connaissance du dessinateur Robert Crumb, lui aussi collectionneur et alors inconnu. Lorsque Crumb devient célèbre, Harvey lui soumet un projet de bande dessinée basée sur sa vie, lui proposant d'en assurer le dessin. Crumb accepte, et cette série intitulée American Splendor, relatant une vie simple et banale, obtient un grand succès. Harvey Pekar acquiert une certaine célébrité qui n'est pas sans conséquences sur sa vie quotidienne. Il rencontre notamment sa future femme, Joyce Brabner, qui écrit elle aussi des comics. Tous deux vont réaliser d'autres histoires autobiographiques.
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 États-Unis 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, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch American Splendor (2003)?
- In États-Unis, 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 comédie and drame. 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.