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  1. Aug 30, 2023 · Explore the reality and complexity of the American Dream through these films that deconstruct, celebrate, or challenge its ideology. From Hustle & Flow to The Pursuit of Happyness, see how different characters pursue their dreams in various contexts and face different challenges.

  2. May 15, 2024 · What’s the best movie about the American Dream? Is it a heartwarming rags-to-riches story or a consumed-by-greed cautionary tale? Vote up the movies you think encapsulate the American Dream.

  3. Nov 15, 2016 · Explore how movies portray the idea of success, happiness, and freedom in the USA. From Pleasantville to Citizen Kane, these films show the challenges, contradictions, and possibilities of the American Dream.

    • ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ (2006) In The Pursuit of Happyness, Chris Gardner (Will Smith) can’t sell the medical device he invested in. Tired of struggling, his wife leaves him, and he loses his apartment.
    • ‘The Founder’ (2016) Dick (Nick Offerman) and Mac (John Carroll Lynch) McDonald open a fast-food burger place and call it McDonalds in The Founder. It does well enough to attract the attention of Ray Kroc (Michael Keaton).
    • ‘Spanglish’ (2004) Single mother Flor (Paz Vega) and daughter Cristina (Shelbie Bruce) emigrate from Mexico for a better life in America in Spanglish. Flor works for a wealthy family where Cristina is exposed to a culture that Flor isn’t ready to accept or respect.
    • ‘Hustle & Flow’ (2005) DJay (Terrence Howard) is a Memphis pimp with a stable of three sex workers, including pregnant and out-of-work Shug (Taraji P. Henson) and Nola (Taryn Manning), who turns tricks out of the back of DJay’s car.
  4. Jan 5, 2021 · American Dream: Directed by Janusz Kaminski. With Michiel Huisman, Luke Bracey, Nick Stahl, Agnieszka Grochowska. Entrepreneurs Scott and Nicky are desperate for cash to finish their construction project.

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    • Action, Adventure, Crime
    • Janusz Kaminski
    • 2021-01-05
  5. Jan 11, 2023 · Explore the theme of the American Dream in various films, from dramas to comedies, featuring different characters and stories. See the plot summaries and trailers of movies like The Pursuit of Happyness, A Streetcar Named Desire, Spanglish, and more.

  6. Mar 8, 2024 · Phil Loder, a struggling professor, buys a mansion from a dying widow for a low price, but soon faces unexpected challenges. Based on a true story, this film explores the American dream, loneliness and comedy.