American Dream

Name: American Dream
Released: 1990-10-06
Rating: 7.3

7.3/10 (16)

·1990· 98 min

Director: Barbara Kopple

"The award-winning film of American lives, American courage, and the..."

When workers at the Hormel meatpacking plant in Austin, Minnesota are asked to take a substantial pay cut in a highly profitable year, the local labor union decides to go on strike and fight for a wage they believe is fair. But as the work stoppage drags on and the strikers face losing everything, friends become enemies, families are divided and the very future of this typical mid American town is threatened.

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In brief

American Dream (1990) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 7.3/10 from 16 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 38min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is American Dream?

American Dream runs 98 minutes (1h 38min).

What rating does American Dream have?

American Dream has an average rating of 7.3/10 based on 16 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is American Dream from?

American Dream was released in 1990.