American Splendor (2003)
English biographical film directed by Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
Film facts
- Runtime
- 1h 36m 96 min
- Released
- 20 January 2003
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
American Splendor has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 min). The English film released on 20 January 2003. It is directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini and stars Paul Giamatti, Hope Davis and Judah Friedlander.
Cast and crew
- Directors
- Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
- Cast
- Paul Giamatti, Hope Davis, Judah Friedlander, Harvey Pekar, Katrina Bowden, James Urbaniak, Donal Logue, Molly Shannon
- Cinematography
- Terry Stacey
- Editing
- Robert Pulcini
- Music
- Basil Poledouris
- Written by
- Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
- Produced by
- Ted Hope
- Production
- Good Machine, HBO Films
- Distribution
- Fine Line Features, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Award
- Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award
- Based on
- American Splendor, Our Cancer Year
- Set in
- Cleveland
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 20 January 2003
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of American Splendor?
American Splendor has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes, or 96 min.
When did American Splendor release?
American Splendor released on 20 January 2003.
Who directed American Splendor?
American Splendor is directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini.
Who is in the cast of American Splendor?
The cast of American Splendor includes Paul Giamatti, Hope Davis, Judah Friedlander, Harvey Pekar, Katrina Bowden and James Urbaniak.
Where can I watch American Splendor online?
American Splendor streams on Netflix.
Is American Splendor based on a true story or a book?
American Splendor is based on American Splendor and Our Cancer Year.
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