American Movie

American Movie

7.6 /10 270 votes
November 5, 1999 1h 47m Released

Storyline

American Movie documents the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual crisis, American Movie is a portrayal of ambition, obsession, excess, and one man's quest for the American Dream.

Key Information

Director Chris Smith
Studio Civilian Pictures
Rating 7.6/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Mark Borchardt

Mark Borchardt

Filmmaker

Mike Schank

Mike Schank

Friend / Musician

Tom Schimmels

Actor in 'Coven'

Monica Borchardt

Mark's Mom

Alex Borchardt

Mark's Brother

Chris Borchardt

Mark's Brother

Ken Keen

Friend / Associate Producer

Matt Weisman

Casting Director

Bill Borchardt

Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer

Cliff Borchardt

Mark's Dad

Tom Beach

Production Manager

Joan Petrie

Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer

Frequently Asked Questions

American Movie was released on November 5, 1999.

The runtime of American Movie is 1h 47m.

American Movie is a Documentary, Comedy movie.

American Movie has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

American Movie is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

American Movie was directed by Chris Smith.

The main cast of American Movie includes Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels.

American Movie is originally in English.