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American Murderer

2022, Crime/Drama, 1h 44m

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

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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.

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