• 166.449 movies
  • 10.747 shows
  • 30.971 seasons
  • 624.116 actors
  • 9.116.374 votes
NL GB
Avatar
 
banner banner
American Dreamz

American Dreamz (2006)

Drama | 107 minutes
2,47 566 votes
3 comments

Genre: Drama / Comedy

Duration: 107 minuten

Country: United States

Directed by: Paul Weitz

Stars: Hugh Grant, Dennis Quaid and Mandy Moore

IMDb score: 5,5 (25.319)

Releasedate: 4 March 2006

US
UK
JustWatch

American Dreamz plot

"Imagine a country where more people vote for a pop idol than they do for their next President."

Martin Tweed (Hugh Grant) hosts the immensely popular American Idol-esque TV show American Dreamz. The Tweed, filled with self-love and self-loathing, is always looking for new idols. He does everything he can to keep the viewers committed. His tenacity is about to surpass all. For this season, Tweed has a delightful group of candidates including Sally, a scheming, charming bitch with a loyal, drowsy older friend, and Omer, a clumsy terrorist-to-be with a penchant for show tunes. When Tweed lands the president of the United States (Dennis Quaid), whose popularity could use a boost, as a juror, everything is set for a program the nation will never forget.

logo tmdbimagelogo tmdbimagelogo tmdbimagelogo tmdbimagelogo tmdbimagelogo tmdbimagelogo tmdbimagelogo tmdbimage
Full Cast & Crew

Actors and actresses

Hugh Grant Hugh Grant

Martin Tweed

Dennis Quaid Dennis Quaid

President Staton

Mandy Moore Mandy Moore

Sally Kendoo

Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe

Chief of Staff

Chris Klein Chris Klein

William Williams

Jennifer Coolidge Jennifer Coolidge

Martha Kendoo

Sam Golzari Sam Golzari

Omer

Marcia Gay Harden Marcia Gay Harden

First Lady

Seth Meyers Seth Meyers

Chet Krogl

John Cho John Cho

Ittles

All Media

Trailer & other videos

trailer

Trailer American Dreamz

Reviews & comments

Guest

  • messages
  • votes

Let op: In verband met copyright is het op MovieMeter.nl niet toegestaan om de inhoud van externe websites over te nemen, ook niet met bronvermelding. Je mag natuurlijk wel een link naar een externe pagina plaatsen, samen met je eigen beschrijving of eventueel de eerste alinea van de tekst. Je krijgt deze waarschuwing omdat het er op lijkt dat je een lange tekst hebt geplakt in je bericht.

* denotes required fields.

Pay attention! You cannot change your username afterwards.

*

* denotes required fields.
Previous 1Next
avatar van xMilennx

xMilennx

  • 64 messages
  • 60 votes
9 September 2011 at 14:41

I had only seen the end of this movie at first, and thought it was funny.

Then I decided to watch it again in its entirety, but actually the ending was about the only really funny thing in the film, the rest was a bit disappointing.

They could have gotten so much more out of this concept, but they didn't... Too bad.

The film images that give the impression of a reality show should be original, but do not really give a striking effect.

I didn't really like the characters (/actors) too much now, except that I like to see Hugh Grant play and I also thought Omer and especially his cousins came across as funny.

Not a film I will see again, and only recommended if you don't know anything better and don't feel like going into depth.

dutch flagTranslated from Dutch · View original
avatar van K. V.

K. V.

  • 4176 messages
  • 3636 votes
6 November 2011 at 19:23

I actually had no expectations at all with this one, but I was pleasantly surprised by this one. The film takes the program Idol on the grain and it was successful. The movie made me laugh every now and then (especially with that gay guy ).

The cast consisted of a number of well-known names, who I didn't really expect in the genre. Willem Dafoe had the greatest metamorphosis with his bald marble. They all did well.

The story isn't that surprising, although I thought the ending was very good and surprising .

The film was easy to watch and actually captivated me for the entire viewing time.

I didn't think it was wrong and glad I saw it.

dutch flagTranslated from Dutch · View original
avatar van Sergio Leone

Sergio Leone

  • 4141 messages
  • 2840 votes
4 June 2013 at 14:54

windfall.

American Dreamz is still too moderate and average to really captivate, but some characters are successful caricatures and the ending ensures that this is not lost in all the other choirs.

The at first sight boring cast also does better than expected. Especially names like Chris Klein, Hugh Grant and Mandy Moore - in my opinion absolutely no attractions - transcend themselves in their caricature. I think such a role by Willem Dafoe is a bland addition.

Furthermore, the film drags on a little too long, but it ends with a bang, so that is also made up for.

2.5

dutch flagTranslated from Dutch · View original
Previous 1Next

Latest News

Beverly Hills Cop 4

2024's biggest movies - Everything you need to know about Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Always sunny intro screen

It's Always Sunny in Philidelphia Streaming UK: How to watch
Mark Wahlberg not in Ocean's Eleven

Mark Wahlberg confirms why he wasn't in Ocean's Eleven
James McAvoy in Speak No Evil

WATCH: The terrifying new trailer for Speak No Evil starring James McAvoy
More News

More to explore

Film Cover
3,76 (1.463)

Christiane F. - Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo

Biography / Drama, 1981

3 comments

Film Cover
3,28 (54)

Swing Kids

Drama, 1993

2 comments

Film Cover
3,17 (1.520)

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Romance / Comedy, 1994

2 comments

Film Cover
3,15 (1.819)

About a Boy

Comedy / Drama, 2002

2 comments

Film Cover
3,10 (1.160)

After the Sunset

Crime / Comedy, 2004

3 comments

Film Cover
3,05 (1.168)

Changing Lanes

Thriller / Drama, 2002

3 comments

Related keywords

usa presidentmoderatormusicalmusicimage campaign singing competitionsleeper agent