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Summary American Dreamer, based on a true story from Chicago Public Radio’s The American Life, is the story of Phil Loder (Peter Dinklage), a twice divorced, frustrated, underpaid professor of economics, whose grand dream of home ownership is tragically out of reach. When an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes his way, Phil strikes ...

Directed By: Paul Dektor

Written By: Theodore Melfi, Christopher Wehner

In Theaters Now
  • 2024
  • R
  • Archstone Entertainment
  • 1 h 38 m
  • 2024
  • R
  • Archstone Entertainment
  • 1 h 38 m

American Dreamer

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Summary American Dreamer, based on a true story from Chicago Public Radio’s The American Life, is the story of Phil Loder (Peter Dinklage), a twice divorced, frustrated, underpaid professor of economics, whose grand dream of home ownership is tragically out of reach. When an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes his way, Phil strikes ...

Directed By: Paul Dektor

Written By: Theodore Melfi, Christopher Wehner

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75
Mar 11, 2024
Directed by Paul Dektor from a disarmingly offbeat screenplay by Theodore Melfi, American Dreamer is fresh, original, unpredictable and unexpectedly funny.
By Rex Reed FULL REVIEW
75
Mar 8, 2024
Although immensely entertaining, Theodore Melfi’s screenplay has some unexplained potholes here and there which will have audiences scratching their heads from time to time. Regardless, it’s clear that director Paul Dektor’s empathy and heart dwell in the right place for a story ultimately asking the questions of what one needs to be happy, how far we are willing to go to achieve it, and what role does loneliness play in these life-altering decisions?
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70
Mar 8, 2024
While more could have been done to develop Dinklage and MacLaine's characters, or explore the outcome which comes in the film's sudden and succinct conclusion, American Dreamer does a tremendous job of exploring one man's American dream, the lengths he must go to achieve it, and what is waiting for him once he reaches that goal.
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63
Mar 14, 2024
American Dreamer doesn’t so much end as peter (Ahem.) out, with a finale that feels like a series of compromises which no one wanted to winnow down. But if you skip the movie leading up to that, you’ll be missing a lot of laughs and a tale that takes that “Peter Dinklage as sex symbol” thing about as far as it can go.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
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Mar 7, 2024
Most of the enjoyment of “American Dreamer” comes in watching Dinklage react to indignities and awkward moments.
By Mick LaSalle FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Dektor Film, Estuary Films, Goldenlight Films
Release Date Mar 8, 2024
Duration 1 h 38 m
Rating R
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Tagline Hope isn't for everyone.
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