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American Splendor

American Splendor

Ordinary life is pretty complex stuff

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: American Splendor
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 2003-08-15
  • Runtime: 101 minutes
  • Rating: 7.179/10 (492 votes)
  • Budget: $2,000,000
  • Revenue: $6,003,587
  • Production Companies: HBO Films, Good Machine
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.3563
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

as Harvey Pekar

Hope Davis

Hope Davis

as Joyce Brabner

Judah Friedlander

Judah Friedlander

as Toby Radloff

James Urbaniak

James Urbaniak

as Robert Crumb

Earl Billings

Earl Billings

as Mr. Boats

James McCaffrey

James McCaffrey

as Fred

Maggie Moore

Maggie Moore

as Alice Quinn

Vivienne Benesch

Vivienne Benesch

as Lana

Daniel Tay

Daniel Tay

as Young Harvey

Harvey Pekar

Harvey Pekar

as Real Harvey

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

American Splendor (2003) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p trichromy

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Splendor?

American Splendor is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2003-08-15.

Who are the main actors in American Splendor?

The main cast includes Paul Giamatti, Hope Davis, Judah Friedlander, James Urbaniak, Earl Billings, .

Where can I watch American Splendor online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if American Splendor is available.

Is American Splendor based on a true story?

Ordinary life is pretty complex stuff

What is the IMDb rating of American Splendor?

American Splendor has an IMDb rating of 7.179/10 based on 492 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of American Splendor?

The movie had a production budget of $2,000,000 and earned $6,003,587 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for American Splendor?

The soundtrack was composed by HBO Films, Good Machine. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was American Splendor filmed?

American Splendor was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is American Splendor?

The total runtime of American Splendor is 101 minutes.

Is American Splendor suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to American Splendor?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to American Splendor.

Does American Splendor have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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