American Psycho

American Psycho is a 2000 cult thriller film directed by Mary Harron based on Bret Easton Ellis's novel of the same name. Though predominantly a psycho thriller, the film also blends elements of horror, satire, and black comedy. It stars Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, with Jared Leto, Josh Lucas, Justin Theroux, Bill Sage, Chloë Sevigny, Reese Witherspoon, Willem Dafoe, and Samantha Mathis. The film focuses on Wall Street yuppie Patrick Batem... More

Initial release date:

  • Jan 21, 2000

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Runtime:

  • 1 h 42 min

Also known as:

  • American Psycho,
  • Amerikan psyko,
  • Psicopata Americano,
  • Americki psiho,
  • Psicópata americano,
  • Amerikan sapigi,
  • Amerikai pszicho

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Directed by

Mary Harron

Mary Harron (born January 12, 1953) is a Canadian filmmaker and screenwriter best known for her films I Shot Andy Warhol, American Psycho and The Notorious Bettie Page. Born in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada, Harron grew up with a family that was entrenched in the world of film and theater. Her...

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  • No introductions necessary.
  • Killer looks.
  • Killer inside.

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  • 2000

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  • 1 h 42 min
  • 1 h 41 min
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  • 8,000,000

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Adapted From

American Psycho

American Psycho is a psychological thriller and satirical novel by Bret Easton Ellis, published in 1991. The story is told in the first person by Patrick Bateman, a serial killer and Manhattan businessman. The book's graphic violence and sexual content generated a great deal of controversy before...

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Awards

Chlotrudis Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Winners

Chlotrudis Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Nominees

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