American Murderer

R

Released Oct 21, 2022

1 hr. 44 min.

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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74%

43 Reviews

Tomatometer

91%

100+ Ratings

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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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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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geovanny p

idina menzel esta incrivel nesse filme 😁

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/24/23

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Daniel R

That Ozark guy was dope!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/24/23

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Matthew Gentile

Director

Tom Pelphrey

Jason Derek Brown

Ryan Phillippe

Special Agent Lance Leising

Idina Menzel

Melanie

Jacki Weaver

Jeanne

Paul Schneider

David Brown

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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

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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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Synopsis

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
Executive Producer: William G. Santor, Andrew Chang-Sang, John Hills, Josh Bezoni, Bruce Cummings, Vince Jolivette, Steven Chester Prince, Kerlin Blaise, Lanee Blaise, Brian Katz, Thomas Zambeck
Screenwriter: Matthew Gentile
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Traveling Picture Show Company (TPSC), Productivity Media, Gigi Films
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content/Nudity|Pervasive Language|Drug Use|Violence)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 21, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 28, 2022

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