American Murderer

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American Murderer

R

Released Oct 21, 2022

1h 44m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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Based on a true story, this riveting thriller follows Jason Derek Brown (Tom Pelphrey), a charismatic con man bankrolling his extravagant lifestyle through a series of scams. On Brown's trail: Lance Leising (Ryan Phillippe), a dogged FBI special agent determined to put Brown behind bars. When Brown's funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet, pitting himself against Leising in a deadly game of cat and mouse -- and becoming the most unlikely and elusive fugitive on the FBI's most-wanted list.

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Critics Consensus

Tom Pelphrey kills it as the American Murderer, delivering standard true crime goods to fans of the genre.

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Nicholas Bell

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

A melancholic character study in the vein of Ryan Murphy’s stable of anti-heroes, those whose unstable natures are actually nurtured and sustained by the ambivalence and callousness of others.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 27, 2023

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Marshall Shaffer

Decider

American Murderer doesn’t exactly kill it.

Jun 6, 2023

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Here is a workmanlike true crime thriller to break out the popcorn for all your entertainment needs.

Rated: FOUR STARS

Mar 3, 2023

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

A fascinating primer on one of America’s rare, understated 21st century true-crime mysteries.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 2, 2023

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Christopher Llewellyn Reed

Film Festival Today

The man may be missing, but his riddle gets its compelling origin story right here.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 2, 2023

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Peter Gray

The AU Review

The fact that this film’s ending is so open due to the real-life circumstances lends an eeriness to proceedings that so few true crime stories adhere to.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 2, 2023

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Salvatore G

un grande film e una grande interpretazione di Tom Pelphrey. Mi ricorda jack nicholson e jim carrey! più divertente di quanto mi aspettassi :)

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/20/24

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Cathy L

Tom Pelphrey knocks it out of the park again! Just like Ozark! Excellent cast! Very.underrated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/23/24

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Veronika T

è un film fantastico, con ottime interpretazioni, recitazione e design!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/08/24

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Christian A

Tom Pelphrey is outstanding in this = great cast!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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Aaron C

very underrated movie. Pelphrey is fantastic.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/02/24

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Jack W

Loved it. Definitely punches above its weight. More of a drama/character study than an action movie. Almost didn't watch it cause of the poster on Hulu, but then I googled it and thought it sounded interesting. Tom Pelphrey and Idina Menzel were excellent, and Jacki Weaver's always good. Reccomend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/01/24

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Based on a true story, this riveting thriller follows Jason Derek Brown (Tom Pelphrey), a charismatic con man bankrolling his extravagant lifestyle through a series of scams. On Brown's trail: Lance Leising (Ryan Phillippe), a dogged FBI special agent determined to put Brown behind bars. When Brown's funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet, pitting himself against Leising in a deadly game of cat and mouse -- and becoming the most unlikely and elusive fugitive on the FBI's most-wanted list.

Director: Matthew Gentile
Producer: Kara Baker, Carissa Buffel, Kevin Matusow, Gia Walsh
Screenwriter: Matthew Gentile
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Traveling Picture Show Company (TPSC), Productivity Media, Gigi Films
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Drug Use|Some Sexual Content/Nudity|Violence)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 21, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 28, 2022
Runtime: 1h 44m

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