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American Dreamer

Play trailer Poster for American Dreamer PG Released Oct 26, 1984 1h 45m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jul 23, 2005 Full Review Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion Rated: 2/5 Mar 22, 2004 Full Review Scott Weinberg eFilmCritic.com Resoundingly generic "Romancing the Stone" copycat. Rated: 2/5 Jul 26, 2002 Full Review Jeffrey Westhoff Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) Rated: 3/5 Jul 26, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Christopher R Makes me chuckle. A good fun mystery adventure. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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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