American Dreamer

American Dreamer

She was an ordinary housewife until her trip to Paris turned into an extraordinary adventure.

Directed by Rick Rosenthal

Produced by CBS Theatrical Films

1984105 min6.3 / 10

A lighthearted romantic adventure comedy where an ordinary housewife's amnesia-induced delusion transforms her into a confident spy, blending fish-out-of-water humor with European glamour and romance.

American housewife Cathy Palmer loses her memory on a trip to Paris after being hit by a car. She wakes up in the hospital believing she's the fictional international spy, Rebecca Ryan.

Questions people ask

  • Does American Dreamer end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is American Dreamer sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is American Dreamer easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is American Dreamer scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is American Dreamer violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

34/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity19

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise50

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Like American Dreamer

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as American Dreamer

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like American Dreamer, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like American Dreamer, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like American Dreamer, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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