American Dreamer

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American Dreamer

PG

Released Oct 26, 1984

1h 45m

Romance

Comedy

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An Ohio housewife/mystery writer (JoBeth Williams) wins a trip to Paris, where a bump on the head brings adventure.

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Doesn't hold many surprises.

May 11, 2007

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Matt Brunson

Creative Loafing

Williams has been just fine in co-starring roles or as part of ensembles, but she struggles mightily to carry this heavy-handed comedy on her shoulders; still, she's better than Conti, whose miscasting is a perpetual distraction.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 17, 2016

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Jul 23, 2005

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

Rated: 2/5

Mar 22, 2004

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Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

Resoundingly generic "Romancing the Stone" copycat.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 26, 2002

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Jeffrey Westhoff

Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Rated: 3/5

Jul 26, 2002

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La D

I have loved this movie since I was a kid and it gets better and better with each rewatching. It’s a light bit of nostalgia in this world of bleak cynicism that we now live in. It’s also a movie that probably couldn’t be made today but back in the 80’s it was a hoot and still is.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/17/24

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Roger L

A witty take on middle American culture and the comedy of human miscommunication masterfully done on a low budget.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/08/24

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Joni L

This was a tremendous romantic comedy! To this day I still laugh all the way through, enjoying all the fashion, France, romance and Jo Beth and Tom are perfect. Critics need to get a grip - I think having a woman get her way and out of a marriage was a little edgy in 1984 but not now. Love it Rebecca Ryan! Remake it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/07/23

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Sharon D

A fun, fast paced escape movie. Reminds me a little of the old comedies of the 30's and 40's.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/17/23

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Amber S

Still one of my absolute favorite movies of all time. If you don't like this movie there is something wrong with you and your sense of humor.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/12/23

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Christopher R

Makes me chuckle. A good fun mystery adventure.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/15/23

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Synopsis

An Ohio housewife/mystery writer (JoBeth Williams) wins a trip to Paris, where a bump on the head brings adventure.

Director: Rick Rosenthal
Producer: Doug Chapin
Screenwriter: David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf
Production Co: CBS Theatrical Films
Rating: PG
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 26, 1984, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 22, 2020
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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