American Murderer(2022)
Based on the incredible true crime story.
American Murderer Synopsis
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.
American Murderer (2022) is a crime and drama film directed by Matthew Gentile, released on October 21, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel and Shantel VanSanten. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 67 ratings.
- Director:
- Matthew Gentile
- Writers:
- Matthew Gentile
- Producers:
- Kara Baker, Carissa Buffel, Gia Walsh
- Cinematographer:
- Kalilah Robinson
- Production:
- Traveling Picture Show Company, Gigi Films
- Status:
- Released
American Murderer (2022) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for American Murderer before you stream it.
American Murderer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Pelphrey
as Jason Derek Brown
Ryan Phillippe
as Special Agent Lance Leising
Idina Menzel
as Melanie
Shantel VanSanten
as Jamie Brown
Jacki Weaver
as Jeanne
Laura Dennis
as Stacey
Paul Schneider
as David Brown
Moisés Arias
as Kyle Wallace
Kevin Corrigan
as David Brown Sr.
Kylie Rohead
as Pretty girl at bar
Emilyne Guglietti
as Stripper
Key crew
Directed by Matthew Gentile, written by Matthew Gentile, produced by Kara Baker, Carissa Buffel and Gia Walsh.
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American Murderer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 67 ratings.
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American Murderer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Murderer online?
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American Murderer (2022) is available to stream on Hulu, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in American Murderer?
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The main cast of American Murderer (2022) includes Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel, Shantel VanSanten and Jacki Weaver. The film was directed by Matthew Gentile. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Murderer released?
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American Murderer was released on October 21, 2022 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is American Murderer worth watching?
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American Murderer (2022) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 67 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for American Murderer?
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Yes. The official American Murderer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.