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American Splendor

R20031h 41mShari Springer Berman,Robert Pulcini
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 90

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"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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Comic BookBiographyBased On ComicV.a. HospitalJunk SaleJellybeanGreeting CardFile ClerkGarage SaleComic Book Art

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Frequently asked questions

What is American Splendor (2003) about?

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

Who stars in American Splendor?

American Splendor stars Paul Giamatti (Harvey Pekar), Hope Davis (Joyce Brabner), Judah Friedlander (Toby Radloff), James Urbaniak (Robert Crumb), Earl Billings (Mr. Boats). The film was directed by Shari Springer Berman.

How long is American Splendor?

American Splendor has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003. It is rated R.

Is American Splendor worth watching?

American Splendor holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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