American Splendor
2003, English. Directed by Robert Pulcini & Shari Springer Berman.
Ordinary life is pretty complex stuff
An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 570 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch American Splendor
American Splendor is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert PulciniDirector
- Shari Springer BermanDirector
- Paul GiamattiHarvey Pekar
- Hope DavisJoyce Brabner
- Judah FriedlanderToby Radloff
- James UrbaniakRobert Crumb
- Earl BillingsMr. Boats
- James McCaffreyFred
- Maggie MooreAlice Quinn
- Vivienne BeneschLana
- Daniel TayYoung Harvey
- Harvey PekarReal Harvey
- Donal LogueStage Actor Harvey
- Josh HutchersonRobin
Details
- Released
- 15 August 2003
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $6M
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What American Splendor is based on
American Splendor is based on American Splendor, a comic book series by Harvey Pekar, published by Harvey Pekar and Our Cancer Year, a 1994 graphic novel by Joyce Brabner and Harvey Pekar.
Comic book series
American Splendor
By Harvey Pekar
Published by Harvey Pekar
Graphic novel · 1994
Our Cancer Year
By Joyce Brabner and Harvey Pekar
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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American Splendor: quick answers
Is American Splendor worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 570 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is American Splendor?
American Splendor runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does American Splendor have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for American Splendor. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
American Splendor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
American Splendor is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is American Splendor on?
American Splendor is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like American Splendor?
If you liked American Splendor, try Super, The Clique, Riff-Raff.
Who directed American Splendor?
American Splendor (2003) was directed by Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman and stars Paul Giamatti, Hope Davis, Judah Friedlander.
What is American Splendor based on?
American Splendor is based on American Splendor, a comic book series by Harvey Pekar, published by Harvey Pekar and Our Cancer Year, a 1994 graphic novel by Joyce Brabner and Harvey Pekar.