American Factory
“Cultures collide. Hope survives.”
Synopsis
In post-industrial Ohio, a Chinese billionaire opens a new factory in the husk of an abandoned General Motors plant, hiring two thousand blue-collar Americans. Early days of hope and optimism give way to setbacks as high-tech China clashes with working-class America.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
American Factory | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-13
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Junming 'Jimmy' Wang
Self - Vice President, Fuyao
Sherrod Brown
Self - U.S. Senator, Ohio
Dave Burrows
Self - Vice President, Fuyao Glass America
John Gauthier
Self - President, Fuyao Glass America
Rob Haerr
Self - Furnace Supervisor
Cynthia Harper
Self - Lamination Specialist
Wong He
Self - Furance Engineer
Jill Lamantia
Self - Forklift Operator
Jeff Daochuan Liu
Self - President, Fuyao Glass America
Shawnea Rosser
Self - Glass Inspector
Rebecca Ruan-O'Shaughnessy
Self - Fuyao Attorney
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 21, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 21, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert
- Original Score
- Chad Cannon
- Original Title
- American Factory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Higher Ground, Participant, Field of Vision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert
Chad Cannon
Steven Bognar, Aubrey Keith, Jeff Reichert, Julia Reichert, Erick Stoll
Lindsay Utz
Steven Bognar, Julie Parker Benello, Julia Reichert, Jeff Skoll, Diane Weyermann
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Bognar
Producer
Julie Parker Benello
Producer
Julia Reichert
Producer
Steven Bognar
Director
Julia Reichert
Director
Chad Cannon
Original Music Composer
Lindsay Utz
Editor
Jeff Reichert
Producer
Steven Bognar
Director of Photography
Aubrey Keith
Director of Photography
Jeff Reichert
Director of Photography
Julia Reichert
Director of Photography
Erick Stoll
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Factory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Factory about?
In post-industrial Ohio, a Chinese billionaire opens a new factory in the husk of an abandoned General Motors plant, hiring two thousand blue-collar Americans. Early days of hope and optimism give way to setbacks as high-tech China clashes with working-class America.
Who directed American Factory?
American Factory was directed by Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert.
Who stars in American Factory?
The principal cast of American Factory includes Junming 'Jimmy' Wang, Sherrod Brown, Dave Burrows, John Gauthier, Rob Haerr.
When was American Factory released and how long is it?
American Factory was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for American Factory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Factory was composed by Chad Cannon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Factory?
American Factory holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); IN: U/A 13+; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).