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title: "American Meltdown"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/american-meltdown-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1131967
imdb_id: "tt15805420"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# American Meltdown (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/american-meltdown-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: American Meltdown
Year: 2023
Release Date (US): 06/29/2023
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1h 22m
Director: Andrew Adams
Cast: Jacki Von Preysing, Nicolette Sweeney, Shaun Boylan, Clayton Farris
Plot: A Millennial woman/young woman loses her job and finds herself unable to pay rent. She befriends a small-time con artist/pickpocket who encourages her to chart her own path by embracing/committing petty crime. It is described as a Millennial Coming-of-Rage story. The pickpocket convinces her that the only way to survive in America is by committing petty crime.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andrew Adams
- **Networks / Studios**: Split Atom Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jacki Von Preysing** as *Olivia Walker*
- **Shaun Boylan** as *Officer Joe Bronson*
- **Nicolette Sweeney** as *Mari Navarro*
- **Clayton Farris** as *Lou*
- **Christopher Mychael Watson** as *Rich*
- **Bella Shaw** as *Ms. Gagne*
- **Sean Keller** as *Beach Man*
- **DeMorge Brown** as *Detective Ed Sampson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch American Meltdown online?
American Meltdown is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is American Meltdown worth watching?
American Meltdown holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie American Meltdown and when was it released?
American Meltdown is a feature film with a runtime of 82 minutes. It was released in 2023. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed American Meltdown?
American Meltdown was directed by Andrew Adams.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [American Meltdown — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1131967)
- [American Meltdown (2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1131967-american-meltdown/cast)
- [American Meltdown (2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15805420/)
- [American Meltdown - Where to Watch Movie](https://www.clicker.com/movie/american-meltdown/)

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