Americathon
1979, English. Directed by Neal Israel.
The ultimate spectacle is now a movie.
In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankrupt USA to organize a telethon in order to prevent the country from being repossessed by wealthy Native Americans.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Americathon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Neal IsraelDirector
- John RitterPresident Chet Roosevelt
- Harvey KormanMonty Rushmore
- Fred WillardVincent Vanderhoff
- Chief Dan GeorgeSam Birdwater
- Richard SchaalJerry
- Peter RiegertEric McMurkin
- Nancy MorganLucy Beth
- Meat LoafOklahoma Daredevil, Roy Budnitz
- Elvis CostelloThe Earl of Manchester
- Howard HessemanKip Margolis
- Jay LenoLarry Miller (Poopy Butt)
- Peter MarshallHimself
Details
- Released
- 10 August 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Neal Israel, Michael Mislove, Monica Johnson
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Americathon: quick answers
Is Americathon worth watching?
Americathon doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Americathon?
Americathon runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Americathon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Americathon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Americathon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Americathon is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Americathon on?
Americathon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Americathon?
If you liked Americathon, try Thunderstruck, Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story, Sleeper.
Who directed Americathon?
Americathon (1979) was directed by Neal Israel and stars John Ritter, Harvey Korman, Fred Willard.