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American Meltdown

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OLIVIA WALKER (Jacki Von Preysing) is a desperate millennial at the end of her rope. She's been put on a temporary leave from work until she stops qualifying for benefits, she's recently single, her home has been broken into, and she's drowning in debt. Then she meets MARI NAVARRO (Nicolette Sweeney), a happy-go-lucky, fiery pickpocket who lives in a van and shirks every societal expectation she can... kickstarting an offbeat friendship that pulls Olivia deeper and deeper into a life of crime.

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Michael Talbot-Haynes Film Threat 11/18/2024
8.5/10
American Meltdown is a modern-day neo-noir in the classic Los Angeles tradition, containing the same dark majesty you would find in a classic Stan Ridgway album. Go to Full Review Christopher Rhine Loud and Clear Reviews 11/07/2024
3/5
American Meltdown uses this premise as a launching pad, rather than the main plot driver [...]. The plot tension and character stakes don’t develop because the content is focused more on jokes than motivations. Go to Full Review Josh Bell Crooked Marquee 11/05/2024
C+
The dark comedy is as toothless as the social message. Go to Full Review Morgan Rojas Cinemacy 11/01/2024
A riotous 'coming-of-rage' story about a millennial woman trying to make it, 'American Meltdown' is a fun joyride into homegrown anarchy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Sal D @JustTheLaw 03/09/2025 Surprisingly above average dark comedy film with a scent of noir. The script’s focus on economic distress of ordinary folks made the movie quite relatable. See more Christina C @RT86732189 01/13/2025 I have no idea why this movie doesnt have higher ratings. I didnt even know it existed. There need to be more movies made where there are silent victories and protests imho. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Andrew Adams

Director

Jacki Von Preysing

Olivia Walker

Nicolette Sweeney

Mari Navarro

Clayton Farris

Lou

Shaun Boylan

Officer Joe Bronson

Christopher Mychael Watson

Rich
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Synopsis OLIVIA WALKER (Jacki Von Preysing) is a desperate millennial at the end of her rope. She's been put on a temporary leave from work until she stops qualifying for benefits, she's recently single, her home has been broken into, and she's drowning in debt. Then she meets MARI NAVARRO (Nicolette Sweeney), a happy-go-lucky, fiery pickpocket who lives in a van and shirks every societal expectation she can... kickstarting an offbeat friendship that pulls Olivia deeper and deeper into a life of crime.
Director
Andrew Adams
Producer
Andrew Crabtree, Andrew Adams, Stewart Castleberry Cory
Screenwriter
Andrew Adams
Distributor
Quiver Distribution
Production Co
Rickety Bones Pictures, Split Atom Studios
Genre
Comedy, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 8, 2024
Runtime
1h 22m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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