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American Meltdown

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American Meltdown

2023

1h 22m

Comedy

Crime

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OLIVIA WALKER (Jacki Von Preysing) is a desperate millennial at the end of her rope. She's been put on a temporary leave from work until she stops qualifying for benefits, she's recently single, her home has been broken into, and she's drowning in debt. Then she meets MARI NAVARRO (Nicolette Sweeney), a happy-go-lucky, fiery pickpocket who lives in a van and shirks every societal expectation she can... kickstarting an offbeat friendship that pulls Olivia deeper and deeper into a life of crime.

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Michael Talbot-Haynes

Film Threat

American Meltdown is a modern-day neo-noir in the classic Los Angeles tradition, containing the same dark majesty you would find in a classic Stan Ridgway album.

Rated: 8.5/10

Nov 18, 2024

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Christopher Rhine

Loud and Clear Reviews

American Meltdown uses this premise as a launching pad, rather than the main plot driver [...]. The plot tension and character stakes don’t develop because the content is focused more on jokes than motivations.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 7, 2024

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Josh Bell

Crooked Marquee

The dark comedy is as toothless as the social message.

Rated: C+

Nov 5, 2024

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Morgan Rojas

Cinemacy

A riotous 'coming-of-rage' story about a millennial woman trying to make it, 'American Meltdown' is a fun joyride into homegrown anarchy.

Nov 1, 2024

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Sal D

Surprisingly above average dark comedy film with a scent of noir. The script’s focus on economic distress of ordinary folks made the movie quite relatable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/09/25

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Christina C

I have no idea why this movie doesnt have higher ratings. I didnt even know it existed. There need to be more movies made where there are silent victories and protests imho.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Andrew Adams

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Jacki Von Preysing

Olivia Walker

Nicolette Sweeney

Mari Navarro

Clayton Farris

Lou

Shaun Boylan

Officer Joe Bronson

Christopher Mychael Watson

Rich

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OLIVIA WALKER (Jacki Von Preysing) is a desperate millennial at the end of her rope. She's been put on a temporary leave from work until she stops qualifying for benefits, she's recently single, her home has been broken into, and she's drowning in debt. Then she meets MARI NAVARRO (Nicolette Sweeney), a happy-go-lucky, fiery pickpocket who lives in a van and shirks every societal expectation she can... kickstarting an offbeat friendship that pulls Olivia deeper and deeper into a life of crime.

Director: Andrew Adams
Producer: Andrew Crabtree, Andrew Adams, Stewart Castleberry Cory
Screenwriter: Andrew Adams
Distributor: Quiver Distribution
Production Co: Rickety Bones Pictures, Split Atom Studios
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 8, 2024
Runtime: 1h 22m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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