The American Dream

The American Dream

Directed by Anthony Marciano

Produced by Quad Films, France 2 Cinéma

2026122 min7.4 / 10

An uplifting, comedic underdog story about two underdogs who hustle their way from nothing to NBA success through charm, audacity, and genuine human connection.

No one would have bet on Jérémy, stuck behind the counter of a video store, or on Bouna, who cleans airports. With no money, no connections, and painfully poor English, who could have predicted they’d one day become big-name agents in the NBA? What they lack in experience, they will make up for in audacity, while remaining true to their one credo, doing business with a human touch. Scouting raw talent while improvising their way up, they’ll fake it until they make it – chasing their American Dream and landing multi-million-dollar deals.

Questions people ask

  • Does The American Dream end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is The American Dream violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is The American Dream easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

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

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

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.

56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity15

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise89

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The American Dream

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The American Dream

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The American Dream, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The American Dream, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The American Dream, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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