American Sweatshop
“Some things should never be seen.”
Synopsis
A content moderator is tasked with purging offensive media from the internet. When she witnesses a crime in a video, she is lured away from the safety of her keyboard as she obsessively seeks to hold someone accountable.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-31
Top Cast
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Lili Reinhart
Daisy Moriarty
Daniela Melchior
Ava Alvim
Jeremy Ang Jones
Paul
Josh Whitehouse
Isaac
Tim Plester
Counselor
Christiane Paul
Joy
Joel Fry
Bob
Sean O. McGuiness
Interviewer/Voyeur
Faith Delaney
Violet Smith
Mark Ryder
Gus Delong
Chris Ginesi
Richard Kusser
Max Croes
Eddie Holt (Bouncer)
Levi Mattey
Andre Koeb
Joplin Sibtain
Sergeant Nemeth
Alex Lee
Mark Smith
Keanu Visscher
Nurse
Paul Cless
Thomas Cayman
Sonja Joanne Geller
Woman in "Nailed it" video
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysMunich International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 19, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 19, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 28, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Uta Briesewitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Nemeth
- Original Score
- Michael Andrews
- Original Title
- American Sweatshop
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Elsani Film, Baltimore Pictures, Elsani & Neary Media, Myriad Pictures, Brainstorm Media, MMC Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Uta Briesewitz
Matthew Nemeth
Michael Andrews
Jörg Widmer
Philipp Thomas
Barry Levinson, Tom Fontana, Jason Sosnoff, Anita Elsani, Noor Alfallah
Department Leadership Roster
Uta Briesewitz
Director
Matthew Nemeth
Writer
Barry Levinson
Producer
Tom Fontana
Producer
Jason Sosnoff
Producer
Anita Elsani
Producer
Philipp Thomas
Editor
Jutta Freyer
Production Design
Jörg Widmer
Director of Photography
Uta Briesewitz
Producer
Michael Andrews
Original Music Composer
Nadine Wäldchen
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence • Drug Consumption • Threat
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Sweatshop
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What is American Sweatshop about?
A content moderator is tasked with purging offensive media from the internet. When she witnesses a crime in a video, she is lured away from the safety of her keyboard as she obsessively seeks to hold someone accountable.
Who directed American Sweatshop?
American Sweatshop was directed by Uta Briesewitz.
Who stars in American Sweatshop?
The principal cast of American Sweatshop includes Lili Reinhart, Daniela Melchior, Jeremy Ang Jones, Josh Whitehouse, Tim Plester.
When was American Sweatshop released and how long is it?
American Sweatshop was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for American Sweatshop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Sweatshop was composed by Michael Andrews.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Sweatshop?
American Sweatshop holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).