American Splendor 2003
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SplatAn original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Harvey Pekar
as Joyce Brabner
as Toby Radloff
as Robert Crumb
as Mr. Boats
as Fred
as Alice Quinn
as Lana
as Young Harvey
as Real Harvey
Director:
Writer:
Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini, Harvey Pekar, Joyce Brabner
Stars:
Paul Giamatti, Hope Davis, Judah Friedlander, James Urbaniak, Earl Billings, James McCaffrey, Maggie Moore, Vivienne Benesch, Daniel Tay, Harvey Pekar,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
2003 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
101 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
American Splendor
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
HP
Cast
as Harvey Pekar
as Joyce Brabner
as Toby Radloff
as Robert Crumb
as Mr. Boats
as Fred
as Alice Quinn
as Lana
as Young Harvey
as Real Harvey
as Stage Actor Harvey
as Robin
as Joyce Brabner
as Stage Actor Joyce
as Toby Radloff
as Guitarist
as Batman
as Superman
as Green Lantern
as Housewife
as Danielle
as MTV Director
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Interviewer (voice)
as Throat Doctor
as Nurse
as Marty
as Pahls
as Old Jewish Lady
as Cashier
as Mattress Guy #1
as Mattress Guy #2
as WWII Patient
as Doctor
as Bob the Director
as Counter Girl
as Rand
as Cheery Waitress
as Stage Manager
as Letterman Regular
as Yuppie
as Miguel
as Talk Show Host
as PA #1
as Cancer Doctor
as Letterman Regular (voice)
as Talk Show Host (voice)
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