American Movie(1999)
American Movie Synopsis
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.
American Movie (1999) is a documentary and comedy film directed by Chris Smith, released on November 5, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels and Monica Borchardt. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 287 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Smith
- Producers:
- Chris Smith, Sarah Price
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Smith
- Composer:
- Mike Schank
- Production:
- Civilian Pictures, Bluemark Productions, C-Hundred Film Corporation, Library Films
- Revenue:
- $1,165,795
- Status:
- Released
American Movie (1999) Trailer
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American Movie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mark Borchardt
as Filmmaker
Mike Schank
as Friend / Musician
- Tom Schimmels
Tom Schimmels
as Actor in 'Coven'
- Monica Borchardt
Monica Borchardt
as Mark's Mom
- Alex Borchardt
Alex Borchardt
as Mark's Brother
- Chris Borchardt
Chris Borchardt
as Mark's Brother
- Ken Keen
Ken Keen
as Friend / Associate Producer
- Matt Weisman
Matt Weisman
as Casting Director
- Bill Borchardt
Bill Borchardt
as Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer
- Cliff Borchardt
Cliff Borchardt
as Mark's Dad
- Tom Beach
Tom Beach
as Production Manager
- Joan Petrie
Joan Petrie
as Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
Key crew
Directed by Chris Smith, produced by Chris Smith and Sarah Price.
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American Movie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 287 ratings.
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American Movie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Movie online?
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American Movie (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in American Movie?
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The main cast of American Movie (1999) includes Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels, Monica Borchardt and Alex Borchardt. The film was directed by Chris Smith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Movie released?
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American Movie was released on November 5, 1999 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is American Movie worth watching?
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American Movie (1999) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 287 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for American Movie?
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Yes. The official American Movie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.