American Splendor
“Ordinary life is pretty complex stuff”
Synopsis
An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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American Splendor (2003) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p trichromy
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-16
Top Cast
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Paul Giamatti
Harvey Pekar
Hope Davis
Joyce Brabner
Judah Friedlander
Toby Radloff
James Urbaniak
Robert Crumb
Earl Billings
Mr. Boats
James McCaffrey
Fred
Maggie Moore
Alice Quinn
Vivienne Benesch
Lana
Daniel Tay
Young Harvey
Harvey Pekar
Real Harvey
Donal Logue
Stage Actor Harvey
Josh Hutcherson
Robin
Joyce Brabner
Joyce Brabner
Molly Shannon
Stage Actor Joyce
Toby Radloff
Toby Radloff
Eytan Mirsky
Guitarist
Joey Krajcar
Batman
Chris Ambrose
Superman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 14, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 3, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3x
+$4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
- Screenplay & Story
- Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini, Joyce Brabner, Harvey Pekar
- Original Score
- Mark Suozzo
- Original Title
- American Splendor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- HBO Films, Good Machine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini, Joyce Brabner, Harvey Pekar
Mark Suozzo
Terry Stacey
Robert Pulcini
Ted Hope
Department Leadership Roster
Shari Springer Berman
Writer
Shari Springer Berman
Director
Robert Pulcini
Director
Robert Pulcini
Writer
Mark Suozzo
Original Music Composer
Terry Stacey
Director of Photography
Michael Wilkinson
Costume Design
Thérèse DePrez
Production Design
Robert Pulcini
Editor
Ted Hope
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Splendor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Splendor about?
An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.
Who directed American Splendor?
American Splendor was directed by Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini.
Who stars in American Splendor?
The principal cast of American Splendor includes Paul Giamatti, Hope Davis, Judah Friedlander, James Urbaniak, Earl Billings.
When was American Splendor released and how long is it?
American Splendor was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of American Splendor?
American Splendor had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $6M at the worldwide box office (3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for American Splendor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Splendor was composed by Mark Suozzo.
Is American Splendor based on a book or true story?
American Splendor is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joyce Brabner", Novel: "Harvey Pekar", Comic Book: "Harvey Pekar".
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Splendor?
American Splendor holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).