American Murderer

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American Murderer

R,

2022,

1h 44m,

Crime/

Drama/

Mystery & Thriller

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100+ Ratings

Based on a true story, this riveting thriller follows Jason Derek Brown (Tom Pelphrey), a charismatic con man bankrolling his extravagant lifestyle through a series of scams. On Brown's trail: Lance Leising (Ryan Phillippe), a dogged FBI special agent determined to put Brown behind bars. When Brown's funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet, pitting himself against Leising in a deadly game of cat and mouse -- and becoming the most unlikely and elusive fugitive on the FBI's most-wanted list.

Critics Consensus

Tom Pelphrey kills it as the American Murderer, delivering standard true crime goods to fans of the genre.

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Nicholas Bell

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

Jul 27, 2023

3/5

A melancholic character study in the vein of Ryan Murphy’s stable of anti-heroes, those whose unstable natures are actually nurtured and sustained by the ambivalence and callousness of others.

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Marshall Shaffer

Decider

Jun 6, 2023

American Murderer doesn’t exactly kill it.

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Mar 3, 2023

FOUR STARS

Here is a workmanlike true crime thriller to break out the popcorn for all your entertainment needs.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Mar 2, 2023

3.5/5

A fascinating primer on one of America’s rare, understated 21st century true-crime mysteries.

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Christopher Llewellyn Reed

Film Festival Today

Mar 2, 2023

3/4

The man may be missing, but his riddle gets its compelling origin story right here.

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Peter Gray

The AU Review

Mar 2, 2023

3/5

The fact that this film’s ending is so open due to the real-life circumstances lends an eeriness to proceedings that so few true crime stories adhere to.

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Matthew Gentile

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Synopsis

Based on a true story, this riveting thriller follows Jason Derek Brown (Tom Pelphrey), a charismatic con man bankrolling his extravagant lifestyle through a series of scams. On Brown's trail: Lance Leising (Ryan Phillippe), a dogged FBI special agent determined to put Brown behind bars. When Brown's funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet, pitting himself against Leising in a deadly game of cat and mouse -- and becoming the most unlikely and elusive fugitive on the FBI's most-wanted list.

Director: Matthew Gentile
Producer: Kara Baker, Carissa Buffel, Kevin Matusow, Gia Walsh
Screenwriter: Matthew Gentile
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: Traveling Picture Show Company (TPSC), Universal Pictures, Productivity Media, Gigi Films
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Drug Use|Some Sexual Content/Nudity|Violence)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 21, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 28, 2022
Runtime: 1h 44m

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