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- 2001
- PG-13
- Paramount Classics
- 1 h 46 m
- 2001
- PG-13
- Paramount Classics
- 1 h 46 m
Summary Set in the 1950s in the United States, this film focuses on a young Hungarian immigrant coming to terms with her past.
Directed By: Éva Gárdos
Written By: Éva Gárdos
- 2001
- PG-13
- Paramount Classics
- 1 h 46 m
- 2001
- PG-13
- Paramount Classics
- 1 h 46 m
An American Rhapsody
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8.0
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Summary Set in the 1950s in the United States, this film focuses on a young Hungarian immigrant coming to terms with her past.
Directed By: Éva Gárdos
Written By: Éva Gárdos
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 22 Critic Reviews
51
23% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
73% Mixed
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
5% Negative
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1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 22 Critic Reviews
51
23% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
73% Mixed
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
The heartfelt truthfulness of Gardos' tale, and the performances of all leads, particularly Johansson, make the film a powerful account of the universal search for identity and the meaning of "home."
Has an unerring eye for the banal intricacies of 1950s pre-planned suburban neighborhoods, à la Levittown.
Distinguishes itself by its subtlety and good taste. Even if we catch a hint of gypsy music on the soundtrack -- or glimpse a disturbing American neighbor lady -- Gardos steadfastly guards us from caricature. She wants to keep it real.
For a movie with such a vibrant real-life base, An American Rhapsody is surprisingly low-impact.
It's a case of the heart being in the right place, but the script getting in the way.
Gardos, an experienced film editor, has little narrative sense, and decent performances (except from Kinski, who just worries and huffs around) are left out to dry.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 22 User Ratings
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 22 User Ratings
8.0
82% Positive
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Production Company
Fireworks Pictures,
Seven Arts Productions
Release Date Aug 10, 2001
Duration 1 h 46 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline One family struggles for survival, for justice, for freedom.
Awards
Young Artist Awards
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations
Nantucket Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
• 2 Nominations
