Is American Movie violent?

Barely. Less violent than 76% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is American Movie sad?

Somewhat. More sad than 70% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is American Movie scary?

Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is American Movie easy watching?

Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does American Movie end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

American Movie

Name: American Movie
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 1999
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels, Monica Borchardt, Alex Borchardt

Directed by Chris Smith

Produced by Civilian Pictures, Bluemark Productions

1999104 min7.5 / 10

A darkly comic documentary portrait of an obsessive filmmaker's struggle against financial hardship and self-doubt, grounded in genuine affection for its flawed, determined subject.

American Movie documents the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual crisis, American Movie is a portrayal of ambition, obsession, excess, and one man's quest for the American Dream.

Clusters

Grief Support Friendships Quirky Characters Finding Purpose Honor And Duty Alcohol and Drinking U S States And Regions

Genres

Documentary Comedy

Keywords

Underdog Obsession Wisconsin Beer Ambition

Questions people ask

Is American Movie violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is American Movie sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is American Movie scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is American Movie easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Does American Movie end with hope? 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.

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