Potato Dreams of America
“Real life is stranger than fiction”
Synopsis
A true story about a gay boy growing up in the collapsing USSR, his courageous mail-order bride mother, and their adventurous escape to Seattle in the 90s.
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Potato Dreams Of America | Official Trailer | Real life is stranger than fiction.Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-27
Top Cast
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Marya Sea Kaminski
American Lena
Tyler Bocock
American Potato
Jonathan Bennett
Jesus Christ
Lea DeLaria
Tamara
Dan Lauria
John
Sera Barbieri
Hersh Powers
Sophia Mitri Schloss
Lauren Tewes
Lady Rizo
James Grixoni
Alycia Delmore
Woody Shticks
Cameron Lee Price
Drew Highlands
Max Willoughby
Quinlan Corbett
Nick Sage Palmieri
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 14, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 16, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Hurley
- Screenplay & Story
- Wes Hurley
- Original Score
- Catherine Joy, Joshua Kohl Hegmann
- Original Title
- Potato Dreams of America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Creative Capital
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Hurley
Wes Hurley
Catherine Joy, Joshua Kohl Hegmann
Vincent Pierce
Mel Eslyn, Eliza Flug, Mischa Jakupcak, Sarah Crowe, Wes Hurley
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Joy
Original Music Composer
Harmony Arnold
Costume Design
Kristen Bonnalie
Production Design
Joshua Kohl Hegmann
Original Music Composer
Wes Hurley
Writer
Mischa Jakupcak
Producer
Wes Hurley
Producer
Vincent Pierce
Director of Photography
Wes Hurley
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Potato Dreams of America
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What is Potato Dreams of America about?
A true story about a gay boy growing up in the collapsing USSR, his courageous mail-order bride mother, and their adventurous escape to Seattle in the 90s.
Who directed Potato Dreams of America?
Potato Dreams of America was directed by Wes Hurley.
Who stars in Potato Dreams of America?
The principal cast of Potato Dreams of America includes Marya Sea Kaminski, Tyler Bocock, Jonathan Bennett, Lea DeLaria, Dan Lauria.
When was Potato Dreams of America released and how long is it?
Potato Dreams of America was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Potato Dreams of America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Potato Dreams of America was composed by Catherine Joy, Joshua Kohl Hegmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Potato Dreams of America?
Potato Dreams of America holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).