American Pop
1981, English. Directed by Ralph Bakshi.
All those years, all those dreams, all those sons... one of them is going to be a star.
The history of American popular music runs parallel with the history of a Russian Jewish immigrant family, with each male descendant possessing different musical abilities.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 132 TMDB viewer ratings.
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American Pop isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Ralph BakshiDirector
- Ron ThompsonTony Belinksy / Pete Belinksy (voice)
- Lisa Jane PerskyBella (voice)
- Jeffrey LippaZalmie Belinksy (voice)
- Frank De KovaCrisco (voice)
- Roz KellyEva Tanguay (voice)
- Mews SmallFrankie (as Marya Small)
- Elsa RavenHannele (voice)
- Vincent SchiavelliTheatre Owner (voice)
- Richard MollBeat Poet (voice)
- Lynda WiesmeierThe Blonde (voice)
- Lee VingPunk Rocker (voice)
- Jerry HollandLouie (voice)
Details
- Released
- 13 February 1981
- Country
- United States of America, Netherlands, South Korea, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ronni Kern
- Budget
- $1.5M
- Box office
- $6M
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American Pop: quick answers
Is American Pop worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 132 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is American Pop?
American Pop runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does American Pop have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for American Pop. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
American Pop parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
American Pop is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is American Pop on?
American Pop isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like American Pop?
If you liked American Pop, try Chico & Rita, Hey Good Lookin', Heavy Traffic.
Who directed American Pop?
American Pop (1981) was directed by Ralph Bakshi and stars Ron Thompson, Lisa Jane Persky, Jeffrey Lippa.