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American Dreamer, based on a true story from Chicago Public Radio’s The American Life, is the story of Phil Loder (Dinklage), a twice divorced, frustrated, underpaid professor of economics, whose grand dream of home ownership is tragically out of reach. When an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes his way, Phil strikes a deal with Astrid Finnelli (MacLaine), a lonely, childless, near-death widow who offers her sprawling estate for pennies. But Phil quickly learns the deal is too good to be true and the American dream is not quite what it used to be. The film also stars Matt Dillon, Danny Glover, Daniel Pudi, and Michelle Mylett.
Theatrical
Mar 8, 2024
Digital
Mar 8, 2024
Director
Paul Dektor
Writers
Theodore Melfi, Christopher Wehner
Producers
Music
Studio
Dektor Film Group, Estuary Films, Goldenlight Films
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Cast
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Peter Dinklage
Phil Loder
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Shirley MacLaine
Astrid Fanelli
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Kimberly Quinn
Maggie Pennington
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Danny Pudi
Craig
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Matt Dillon
Dell
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Danny Glover
Jerry
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Michelle Mylett
Clare Milano
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Peter Kelamis
Officer Burt
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Rebecca Olson
Beatrice/Babette
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Garry Chalk
Nicolai
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Kimberley Shoniker
Susan
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Raresh DiMofte
Boris the Plumber
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Rami Kahlon
Econo Student #1
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Peter Chao
Econo Student #2
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Peter New
Dr. Turpin
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Donald Heng
Dr. Berton
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Brendan Riggs
Rick the Owner
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Christine Lippa
Woman
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C. Ernst Harth
Man Buying Car
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Corina Akeson
Middle-Aged Mom
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