American Movie (1999)
Connections
References
The Seventh Seal (1957)
Mark mentions this film.
Mark mentions this film.
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Listed among the three films that influence Mark to be a film maker.
Listed among the three films that influence Mark to be a film maker.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Listed among the three films that influence Mark to be a film maker.
Listed among the three films that influence Mark to be a film maker.
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Listed among the three films that influence Mark to be a film maker.
Listed among the three films that influence Mark to be a film maker.
Manhattan (1979)
Mark mentions this film.
Mark mentions this film.
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Mark's kids mention they've seen the movie.
Mark's kids mention they've seen the movie.
Return of the Living Dead II (1988)
Mark was wearing a Return of the Living Dead Part II shirt in one scene.
Mark was wearing a Return of the Living Dead Part II shirt in one scene.
Pocahontas (1995)
Mark's daughter was wearing a Pocahontas shirt in one scene.
Mark's daughter was wearing a Pocahontas shirt in one scene.
Coven (2000)
(Short)
Most of the documentary focuses on the production of this film.
Most of the documentary focuses on the production of this film.
Referenced in
Storytelling (2001)
Mike from American Movie plays himself in Storytelling.
Mike from American Movie plays himself in Storytelling.
Fubar (2002)
The characters of this film (a mock documentary) are based on the protagonists of American Movie (1999), a real documentary.
The characters of this film (a mock documentary) are based on the protagonists of American Movie (1999), a real documentary.
Britney, Baby, One More Time (2002)
co-stars Mike and Mark as carictures of themselves
co-stars Mike and Mark as carictures of themselves
The Powerpuff Girls Movie (2002)
Horror Business (2005)
(Video)
It is mentioned and discussed. Also, poster is shown.
It is mentioned and discussed. Also, poster is shown.
Family Guy: Brian Sings and Swings (2006)
(TV Episode)
Mike & Mark make an appearance.
Mike & Mark make an appearance.
100 höjdare: Världens skönaste land - Del 7 (2008)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by name
Mentioned by name
The Angry Video Game Nerd: CD-i: Part 1 - Hotel Mario (2008)
(TV Episode)
The Nerd mutters, "Fuckin' inhumanity of man...", a line from this movie.
The Nerd mutters, "Fuckin' inhumanity of man...", a line from this movie.
The Angry Video Game Nerd: The Terminator (2009)
(TV Episode)
James's line about how it's senseless to use a wrench to rig the game controller to earn you extra lives is a parody of a similar line from "American Movie".
James's line about how it's senseless to use a wrench to rig the game controller to earn you extra lives is a parody of a similar line from "American Movie".
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Hydlide (2010)
(TV Episode)
James's line about avoiding drugs and alcohol is very similar to a line from "American Movie".
James's line about avoiding drugs and alcohol is very similar to a line from "American Movie".
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Cheetahmen (2010)
(TV Episode)
The Nerd says, "Life is kinda cool sometimes", which is a line from American Movie.
The Nerd says, "Life is kinda cool sometimes", which is a line from American Movie.
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Spielberg Games (2011)
(TV Episode)
"Jurassic Park on 3DO is a complete mockery, man."
"Jurassic Park on 3DO is a complete mockery, man."
Adjust Your Tracking (2013)
Video case is shown.
Video case is shown.
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Night of the Living Dead: Full Length Commentary (2013)
(TV Episode)
James comments that the Night of the Living Dead Live TV movie is a must see because it has Mark Borchardt from American Movie.
James comments that the Night of the Living Dead Live TV movie is a must see because it has Mark Borchardt from American Movie.
Sardonicast: Sardonicast #38: Far From Home, American Movie (2019)
(TV Episode)
Film is discussed
Film is discussed
Features
Coven (2000)
(Short)
Featured in
At the Movies: The Bone Collector/Last Night/Liberty Heights/The Bachelor/American Movie/The Legend of 1900 (1999)
(TV Episode)
Reviewed.
Reviewed.
At the Movies: The Best Films of 1999 (2000)
(TV Episode)
Janet's #8 pick
Janet's #8 pick
Mark Borchardt Was in 'The One' with Jet Li (2002)
(Video)
Cinemassacre's Top 5 Movies About Making Movies (2009)
(Short)
The #1 pick.
The #1 pick.
Best of the Worst: The Sweeper, Empire of the Dark, and Mad Foxes (2017)
(TV Episode)
movie clips are shown
movie clips are shown
Spoofed in
American Short Film (2004)
(Short)
American Short Film is a satire on this documentary
American Short Film is a satire on this documentary
The Angry Video Game Nerd: The Karate Kid (2006)
(TV Episode)
The scene where James puts his head through a cupboard door is a parody of a scene from this movie.
The scene where James puts his head through a cupboard door is a parody of a scene from this movie.
