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American Dreamer

  • 2018
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1.1K
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Jim Gaffigan and Robbie Jones in American Dreamer (2018)
A down on his luck rideshare driver who makes extra cash chauffeuring a low level drug dealer around town finds himself in a serious financial bind and decides to kidnap the dealer's child.
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A down on his luck HAIL driver who makes extra cash chauffeuring a low level drug dealer around town, finds himself in a serious financial bind and decides to kidnap the dealer's child.A down on his luck HAIL driver who makes extra cash chauffeuring a low level drug dealer around town, finds himself in a serious financial bind and decides to kidnap the dealer's child.A down on his luck HAIL driver who makes extra cash chauffeuring a low level drug dealer around town, finds himself in a serious financial bind and decides to kidnap the dealer's child.

  • Director
    • Derrick Borte
  • Writers
    • Derrick Borte
    • Daniel Forte
  • Stars
    • Jim Gaffigan
    • Tammy Blanchard
    • Robbie Jones
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Derrick Borte
    • Writers
      • Derrick Borte
      • Daniel Forte
    • Stars
      • Jim Gaffigan
      • Tammy Blanchard
      • Robbie Jones
    • 44User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
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    Jim Gaffigan
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    • Becca
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    Alejandro Hernandez
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    Isabel Arraiza
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    • Marina
    Curtis Lyons
    • Andre
    Eric D. Hill Jr.
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    • Director
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      • Derrick Borte
      • Daniel Forte
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    6andrewgrgtwn

    Simple Review

    Didn't fancy this film thought it was going to be a "b" movie but I was very wrong. Acting by the lead and supporting actor was at a very high standard along with the direction and cinematography the story was also very good, my wife and I scored this a 6 but could have been an 8 but one part of the movie frustrated us both hence why my scoring dropped I cant elaborate on that drop as I will spoil the movie.

    I'd recommend this movie as the story and acting is first class.
    6glr-27122

    Not bad at all

    I went into this movie with no expectations and was pleasantly suprised at how good it was. I'm a big jim gaffigan fan and was really impressed at how good a job he did. Would recommend watching this if your looking to kill 90 minutes.
    8al-64339

    A pleasant surprise

    Good acting. Great story. Gritty drama. I wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised and was glued until the end. Go see.
    9smithdean-22092

    Very Strong Performances From Jones & Gaffigan

    A very dark thriller that keeps you watching. I just finished watching "American Dreamer" via VOD. What a great movie. Jim Gaffigan was great at being such a dark character and Robbie Jones was menacing and intelligent in this. The whole movie takes one dark turn after another. The director did a great job at keeping the story moving non stop. If you love a good dark thriller of a movie, watch this ASAP. And if you want to see a slightly insane Jim Gaffigan, you need to watch this movie! I highly suggest it. I'm mad I didn't know about this movie before today? I seen it was finished in 2018 but just now being released late 2019??? People are really missing out on a great flick!
    7redrobin62-321-207311

    A Little Far-Fetched, But Okay.

    I'll try to render my opinion without any spoilers. First, the acting is top notch, especially the Latina mother of the kidnapped boy in question. She was completely believable as a streetwise habitue and I suspect she will have a long future in Hollywood. Everyone else was fine, so no complaints there. Why seven out of ten? Well, in the end, the "story" was a bit far-fetched: a down-on-his-luck cabbie resorts to kidnapping in order to make money for child support? I guess, in Hollywood terms, this is probably akin to Al Pacino holding up a bank to pay for his lover's sex-change operation in Dog Day Afternoon. What man will do when they're desperate! Is this a film worth seeing? Sure. You won't be disappointed.

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      Shot in Norfolk, Va.
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      Referenced in Lights Out with David Spade: Episode #1.26 (2019)

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    • Release date
      • September 20, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Опасная авантюра
    • Filming locations
      • Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Storyland Pictures
      • Sugar Pictures LA
      • Old Dominion University
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
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