This Is America
1977, English. Directed by Romano Vanderbes.
An Outrageously Shocking Expose
Inspired by shock-documentaries like Mondo Cane, this film looks at the wilder side of life in America. Starting off with the bloodier side of the American car culture by showing a series of crashes at race events, the film then goes on to lesser-known sexual practices. Included among these is a porno movie award show, a nude beauty contest, a sex therapy session, and a detailed explanation of where dildos come from.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Romano VanderbesDirector
- Norman RoseNarrator (voice)
- Anibal O. LlerasMercenary (uncredited)
- Fanne FoxeSelf - Eros 75 award winner (uncredited)
- Ulli LommelNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Don ImusSelf - Host Ms. All-Bare America 1975 (uncredited)
- Ron JeremySelf (uncredited)
- Holly WoodlawnSelf (uncredited)
- Arnold SchwarzeneggerBodybuilder at Gold's Gym (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Romano Vanderbes
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This Is America: quick answers
What comes after This Is America?
Next in the series: This Is America Part 2 (1980) and America Exposed (1991).
Is This Is America worth watching?
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How long is This Is America?
This Is America runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does This Is America have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for This Is America. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
This Is America parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
This Is America is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is This Is America on?
This Is America isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 May 1977. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like This Is America?
If you liked This Is America, try Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press, Room 237, The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years.
Who directed This Is America?
This Is America (1977) was directed by Romano Vanderbes and stars Norman Rose, Anibal O. Lleras, Fanne Foxe.