Americons

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Americons

R

2015

1h 25m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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17%

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6 Reviews

75%

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50+ Ratings

In 2007 California, a financially strapped mortgage broker (Beau Martin Williams) abandons his moral compass to make a profit, then realizes he's operating on a foundation of quicksand.

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Martin Tsai

Los Angeles Times

The subject matter could have been fascinating if the film weren't underwritten. Williams tries to build an entire movie around just a few key scenes and lots of filler.

Jan 22, 2015

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Nicolas Rapold

New York Times

Deteriorates into a hot mess of montages, trailer-ready one-liners and thudding drama.

Jan 22, 2015

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Ernest Hardy

Village Voice

Americons has its heart and justifiably outraged politics in the right place; it just lacks artistry or real insight.

Jan 21, 2015

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Oktay Ege Kozak

The Playlist

"Americons" is a shady sub-prime loan you should not waste your time and energy on.

Rated: D-

Jan 21, 2015

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Kam Williams

Baret News

A modern morality play serving as a telling reminder of exactly how easily an American Dream can dissolve into a neverending dystopian nightmare.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 20, 2015

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Mike McGranaghan

Aisle Seat

Americons is like The Wolf of Wall Street without the skill, depth, nuance, humor, or poignancy.

Rated: 1/4

Jan 20, 2015

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Dinos K

bad movie, completely mess

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/28/24

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Audience Member

I managed a mortgage bank who specialized in "Stated Income" Option Arm loans that unfortunately closed in 2007. This movie was so accurate to what I saw and experienced it was frightening. Kudos to Beau Williams for the courage to share his story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

Excellent film...A must see for sure!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

Went in with no expectations. These guys made a fun flick.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Synopsis

In 2007 California, a financially strapped mortgage broker (Beau Martin Williams) abandons his moral compass to make a profit, then realizes he's operating on a foundation of quicksand.

Director: Theo Avgerinos
Producer: Beau Martin Williams, Matt Funke, Michael Masini, Matt Medrano
Screenwriter: Beau Martin Williams
Distributor: Archstone Distribution
Production Co: Pantry Films
Rating: R (Drug Use|Sexuality|Language)
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 23, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $14.4K
Runtime: 1h 25m

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