# American Dreamz (2006)

> A cynical talent-show host, a depressed president, and a covert terrorist plot collide in a broad satire of American celebrity and political spectacle.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4510

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Paul Weitz
- Cast: Hugh Grant, Dennis Quaid, Mandy Moore, Willem Dafoe, Chris Klein, Jennifer Coolidge, Sam Golzari, Marcia Gay Harden
- TMDB rating: 5.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0465142/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: irreverent, sardonic, witty, satire night, political comedy marathon

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