Inspired by a true story brought to light through the NPR series 'This
American Life', American Dreamer stars
Peter Dinklage as Phil Loder, a disillusioned professor whose
seemingly unattainable dream of owning a home appears to become a
possibility when an aging widow offers her estate for practically nothing.
Phil quickly learns that if something seems too good to be true, there's
probably a catch.
The film also stars Kim Quinn, Danny Pudi, Michelle Mylett, Danny Glover and
Matt Dillon. Paul Dektor directs from a script by
Theodore Melfi and Chris Wehner.
American Dreamer is in US cinemas and on VOD from March
8th. A UK/ROI release has yet to be announced.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
American Dreamer, based on a true story from Chicago Public Radio’s The American Life, is the story of Phil Loder (Dinklage), a twice divorced, frustrated, underpaid professor of economics, whose grand dream of home ownership is tragically out of reach. When an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes his way, Phil strikes a deal with Astrid Finnelli (MacLaine), a lonely, childless, near-death widow who offers her sprawling estate for pennies. But Phil quickly learns the deal is too good to be true and the American dream is not quite what it used to be.
