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American Splendor

American Splendor

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American Splendor
2003 1h 41m7.2

American Splendor

“Ordinary life is pretty complex stuff”

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An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.

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DirectorShari Springer Berman
ScreenplayShari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
StatusReleased
ReleasedAugust 15, 2003
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 41m
Budget$2M
Revenue$6M
Profit+$4M
Rating⭐ 7.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.4 / 10
Votes532
GenresComedy, Drama
StudioHBO Films, Good Machine

Photos11

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Cast

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Harvey Pekar

Hope Davis

Hope Davis

Joyce Brabner

Judah Friedlander

Judah Friedlander

Toby Radloff

James Urbaniak

James Urbaniak

Robert Crumb

Earl Billings

Earl Billings

Mr. Boats

James McCaffrey

James McCaffrey

Fred

Maggie Moore

Maggie Moore

Alice Quinn

Vivienne Benesch

Vivienne Benesch

Lana

Daniel Tay

Daniel Tay

Young Harvey

Harvey Pekar

Harvey Pekar

Real Harvey

Donal Logue

Donal Logue

Stage Actor Harvey

Josh Hutcherson

Josh Hutcherson

Robin

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Joyce Brabner

Joyce Brabner

Molly Shannon

Molly Shannon

Stage Actor Joyce

Toby Radloff

Toby Radloff

Toby Radloff

🎭

Eytan Mirsky

Guitarist

🎭

Joey Krajcar

Batman

🎭

Chris Ambrose

Superman

🎭

Cameron Carter

Green Lantern

🎭

Mary Faktor

Housewife

Madylin Sweeten

Madylin Sweeten

Danielle

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

MTV Director

David Letterman

David Letterman

Self (archive footage)

Kurt Loder

Kurt Loder

Self (archive footage)

Shari Springer Berman

Shari Springer Berman

Interviewer (voice)

Larry John Meyers

Larry John Meyers

Throat Doctor

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Barbara Brown

Nurse

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Danny Hoch

Marty

Eli Ganias

Eli Ganias

Pahls

Sylvia Kauders

Sylvia Kauders

Old Jewish Lady

🎭

Rebecca Borger

Cashier

🎭

Nick Baxter

Mattress Guy #1

🎭

Allen Branstein

Mattress Guy #2

🎭

Dick Prochaska

WWII Patient

🎭

Charles Eduardos

Doctor

Robert Pulcini

Robert Pulcini

Bob the Director

🎭

Bianca Santos

Counter Girl

Mike Rad

Mike Rad

Rand

Amy K. Harmon

Amy K. Harmon

Cheery Waitress

🎭

Rob Grader

Stage Manager

🎭

Terrence Sullivan

Letterman Regular

🎭

Patrick Lafferty

Yuppie

🎭

Jesse Perez

Miguel

🎭

Jeff Peters

Talk Show Host

🎭

Ola Creston

PA #1

🎭

Robert J. Williams

Cancer Doctor

Jason Stevens

Jason Stevens

Letterman Regular (voice)

🎭

Todd Cummings

Talk Show Host (voice)

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Frequently Asked Questions about American Splendor

Where can I watch American Splendor?

American Splendor (2003) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is American Splendor about?

An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.

Who directed American Splendor?

American Splendor (2003) was directed by Shari Springer Berman. The film is a Comedy, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 41m, rated 7.2/10.

How long is American Splendor?

American Splendor runs 1h 41m (101 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.2/10 from 532 votes. Genre: Comedy, Drama.

Is American Splendor worth watching?

American Splendor is rated 7.2/10 by 532 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Comedy and Drama fans.