American Dreamer is a 2024 black comedy film directed by Paul Dektor, featuring Peter Dinklage as Phil Loder, a frustrated economics professor. The story revolves around Phil's desperate attempt to buy a mansion from a lonely widow, Astrid (Shirley MacLaine), by agreeing to live with her until her death. The film explores themes of ambition, loneliness, and the lengths one will go to achieve their dreams.
It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 11, 2022, and is set for a theatrical release on March 8, 2024. The film has received mixed reviews, with a 52% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and praise for the performances of Dinklage and MacLaine.
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