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2. • • Based on a true story from Chicago Public Radio’s This American Life, Paul Dektor ‘s “American Dreamer” tells the story of Phil Loder (Peter Dinklage), a twice-divorced, underpaid professor of economics, who dreams of home ownership that seems to be tragically out of reach for his budget.
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   Is American Dreamer based on a true story?

   • Based on a true story from Chicago Public Radio’s This American Life, Paul Dektor 's "American Dreamer" tells the story of Phil Loder ( Peter Dinklage ), a twice-divorced, underpaid professor of economics, who dreams of home ownership that seems to be tragically out of reach for his budget.

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   Is 'American Dreamer' a good movie?

   • They’re a joy to watch in a film that doesn’t fully live up to its considerable thematic ambitions but offers substantial pleasures along the way. Peter Dinklage and Shirely MacLaine star in 'American Dreamer,' a black comedy scripted by Theodore Melfi ('Hidden Figures').

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   Is this American life based on a true story?

   • The film, loosely based on a true-life segment of the radio show This American Life, has a distinct Haroldand Maude black-comedy vibe in its depiction of the relationship between Astrid and Philip.

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   When does American Dreamer come out?

   • Title: American Dreamer Distributor: Vertical Release Date: March 8, 2024 (limited and on VOD) Director: Paul Dektor Screenplay: Theodore Melfi Cast: Peter Dinklage, Shirley MacLaine, Kim Quinn, Danny Glover, Matt Dillon, Danny Pudi, Michelle Mylett

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4. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › american_dreamer_2022American Dreamer (2022) - Rotten Tomatoes

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   American Dreamer, based on a true story from Chicago Public Radio's This American Life, is the story of Phil Loder (Peter Dinklage), a twice-divorced, frustrated, underpaid professor of...

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   • Actors: Peter Dinklage

   • Director: Paul Dektor
   • Category: Comedy, Drama

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › American_Dreamer_(2022_film)American Dreamer (2022 film) - Wikipedia

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   American Dreamer is a 2022 American black comedy film directed by Paul Dektor and written by Theodore Melfi. Based on a segment from the radio show This American Life , it stars Peter Dinklage as a professor who tries to buy the estate of a lonely widow played by Shirley MacLaine .

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   Mar 5, 2024 · Based on a true story, American Dreamer is a comedy-drama film by director Paul Dektor that was released in 2024. When down-on-his-luck economics professor Phil Loder is finally allowed to own a home, he takes the offer from an ailing widow who offers her home.

   • 7/10
   • Director: Paul Dektor

   • Author: Ben Gibbons
   • Actors: Peter Dinklage

8. www.imdb.com › title › tt13884444American Dreamer (2022) - IMDb

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   American Dreamer: Directed by Paul Dektor. With Peter Dinklage, Shirley MacLaine, Kimberly Quinn, Danny Pudi. Phil's a dreamer. Most dreams don't come true. Phil hates that. But that's not going to stop Phil from dreaming.

   • 5.9/10 (1.1K)
   • Genre: Comedy

   • Director: Paul Dektor
   • Release Date: 2024-03-08

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   Mar 6, 2024 · Believe it or not it was inspired by a true story – sort of. The idea came from an episode of NPR’s This American Life about a woman who gets a mansion for almost nothing by only agreeing...

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    Nov 15, 2022 · The film, loosely based on a true-life segment of the radio show This American Life, has a distinct Harold and Maude black-comedy vibe in its depiction of the relationship between Astrid and...