American Movie 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Director
- Chris Smith
- Networks
- Civilian Pictures, Bluemark Productions, C-Hundred Film Corporation
What is American Movie?
American Movie is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Documentary, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 5, 1999
- Studios
- Civilian Pictures, Bluemark Productions, C-Hundred Film Corporation
- Genres
- Documentary, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~104 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Civilian Pictures, Bluemark Productions, C-Hundred Film Corporation
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Overview
American Movie is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Documentary, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Civilian Pictures, Bluemark Productions, C-Hundred Film Corporation. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A filmmaker’s two-year battle to finish his movie becomes a raw portrait of American ambition.”
- Grand Jury Prize winner at Sundance 1999
- Offers an intimate look at an aspiring filmmaker’s struggles
- Blends humor with earnest ambition
- Unpolished, raw documentary style may not appeal to all viewers
- Runtime under two hours may feel brief
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven documentaries about the challenges of making a film.
Rated R for language and mature themes, the film is best suited for adult audiences.
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What is the film about?
It follows filmmaker Mark Borchardt over two years as he struggles to complete his movie while facing personal and financial challenges.
When was American Movie released?
It was released in the United States on November 5, 1999.
What awards has the documentary received?
It won the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival and was named one of the top twenty documentaries of all time by the International Documentary Association in 2002.
How long is the documentary?
The runtime is approximately one hour and forty-four minutes.
What genre does American Movie belong to?
It is classified as a documentary and comedy.
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