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American Splendor

Film · 2003

An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Robert Pulcinidirector · writer · editor
  2. Shari Springer Bermanwriter · director
  3. Mark Suozzocomposer
  4. Ann Gouldercasting director
  5. Terry Staceycinematographer
  6. Ted Hopeproducer
  7. Thérèse DePrezproduction designer

On screen

  1. Judah Friedlanderlead actor
  2. Hope Davislead actor
  3. James Urbaniaklead actor
  4. Paul Giamattilead actor
  5. Harvey Pekarsupporting actor
  6. Daniel Taysupporting actor
  7. Vivienne Beneschsupporting actor
  8. Maggie Mooresupporting actor
  9. James McCaffreysupporting actor
  10. Earl Billingssupporting actor
  11. Donal Loguesupporting actor
  12. Robert Pulciniguest actor
  13. Shari Springer Bermanguest actor
  14. Allen Bransteinguest actor
  15. Barbara Brownguest actor
  16. Bianca Santosguest actor
  17. Cameron Carterguest actor
  18. Charles Eduardosguest actor
  19. Chris Ambroseguest actor
  20. Dick Prochaskaguest actor
  21. Jeff Petersguest actor
  22. Joey Krajcarguest actor
  23. Joyce Brabnerguest actor
  24. Mary Faktorguest actor
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From the people who made American Splendor

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  1. The Nanny Diaries2007 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
  2. The Extra Man2010 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  3. Girl Most Likely2012 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  4. Things Heard & Seen2021 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  5. 10,000 Saints2015 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  6. Vladimir2026 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  7. Fleishman Is in Trouble2022 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  8. The Door in the Floor2004 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  9. Night Sky2022 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  10. Adventureland2009 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  11. The Four Seasons2025 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  12. Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound2008 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. Friends with Money2006 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. Happiness1998 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  15. Storytelling2001 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  16. Dark Horse2012 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  17. WeCrashed2022 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  18. Only Murders in the Building2021 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  19. Succession2018 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  20. Metropolitan1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Damsels in Distress2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. The Last Days of Disco1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Palindromes2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  24. The Notorious Bettie Page2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. 21 Grams2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. Love & Friendship2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  27. Art School Confidential2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  28. Welcome to the Dollhouse1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  29. Wendigo2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  30. The Brothers McMullen1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  31. The Devil and Daniel Johnston2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  32. Road Trip2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  33. A Walk on the Moon1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  34. Happy Accidents2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  35. Thumbsucker2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  36. Chinese Puzzle2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  37. Requiem for a Dream2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  38. The Life Before Her Eyes2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  39. Safe1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  40. Winter Passing2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  41. Black Swan2010 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  42. In the Bedroom2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  43. Just Wright2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  44. Special Correspondents2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  45. Pushing Hands1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  46. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  47. In Her Shoes2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  48. This Is Where I Leave You2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  49. 50/502011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  50. The Angel2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  51. Martha Marcy May Marlene2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  52. Den of Thieves 2: Pantera2025 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  53. Dear John2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  54. Trick1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  55. YES DAY2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  56. Salmon Fishing in the Yemen2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  57. P.S. I Love You2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  58. The Confirmation2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. Tell-Tale2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. Take Me Home Tonight2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. Ride with the Devil1999 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  62. Safe Haven2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. Starlet2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. A Dog's Purpose2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. Scary Movie2026 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. 21 & Over2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. The Ice Storm1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. The Ex2006 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  69. Super2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. Human Nature2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. Den of Thieves2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. Shameless2011 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  74. The Poison Rose2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  75. Trust1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  76. She's the One1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  77. Towelhead2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  78. Elvis & Nixon2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  79. The Tender Bar2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  80. Flesh and Bone2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  81. Eat Drink Man Woman1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  82. The Savages2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  83. Amateur1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  84. The Wedding Banquet1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. Lovely & Amazing2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. A Dirty Shame2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. Hedwig and the Angry Inch2001 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  88. A Kind of Murder2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  89. Cassandro2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. Heroes and Demons2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. The LodgerHope DavisDonal Logue2009 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. The NinesHope Davis2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  3. Arlington RoadHope DavisThérèse DePrez1999 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  4. MumfordHope Davis1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. John Dies at the EndPaul Giamatti2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. Rebel in the RyeHope Davis2017 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  7. Hearts in AtlantisHope Davis2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. Private LifePaul Giamatti2018 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  9. The Haunted World of El SuperbeastoPaul Giamatti2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. The DaytrippersHope Davis1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. The HoaxHope Davis2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. I Hate Valentine's DayJudah Friedlander2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. About SchmidtHope Davis2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. ConfidencePaul GiamattiDonal Logue2003 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  15. DisconnectHope Davis2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. GenovaHope Davis2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. Lady in the WaterPaul Giamatti2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. The Last StationPaul Giamatti2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. Charlie BartlettHope Davis2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. Dave Made a MazeJames Urbaniak2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  21. DuplicityPaul Giamatti2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  22. SidewaysPaul Giamatti2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. BreakthroughPaul Giamatti2015 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  24. Next Stop WonderlandHope Davis1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. ProofHope Davis2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. The Weather ManHope Davis2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. ThunderpantsPaul Giamatti2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. The MastermindHope Davis2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. OutsidersPaul Giamatti2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  30. Shoot 'Em UpPaul Giamatti2007 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  31. The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in LoveMaggie Moore1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. Late Show with David LettermanDavid Letterman1993 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  33. All Is BrightPaul Giamatti2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. Chapter 27Judah Friedlander2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. Henry FoolJames Urbaniak1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. 30 RockJudah Friedlander2006 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  37. The Sons of Sam: A Descent into DarknessPaul Giamatti2021 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  38. Big Fat LiarPaul Giamatti2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. Barney's VersionPaul Giamatti2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. Win WinPaul Giamatti2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. GreenlandHope Davis2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. AdvantageousJames Urbaniak2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. Big Momma's HousePaul Giamatti2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon HeartJames Urbaniak2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. The MatadorHope Davis2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. PaycheckPaul Giamatti2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. Love & MercyPaul Giamatti2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. The HoldoversPaul Giamatti2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. I Think We're Alone NowPaul Giamatti2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. The Venture Bros.James Urbaniak2004 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  51. Fred ClausPaul Giamatti2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. Cold SoulsPaul Giamatti2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. DoogalDaniel Tay2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. Saving Mr. BanksPaul Giamatti2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. The IllusionistPaul Giamatti2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. TurboPaul Giamatti2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. Cinderella ManPaul Giamatti2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Too Big to FailPaul Giamatti2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. DuetsPaul Giamatti2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. John AdamsPaul Giamatti2008 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  61. Mildred PierceHope Davis2011 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  62. Wayward PinesHope Davis2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  63. Chicago 10James Urbaniak2008 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  64. Your HonorHope Davis2020 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  65. The Late Late Show with James CordenDavid Letterman2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  66. EpicJudah FriedlanderJosh Hutcherson2013 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  67. Man on the MoonPaul Giamatti1999 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  68. ParklandPaul Giamatti2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. The Ides of MarchPaul Giamatti2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. Ratchet & ClankPaul Giamatti2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. The Pregnancy PactJames McCaffrey2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. Date MovieJudah Friedlander2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. Ice Age: A Mammoth ChristmasJudah Friedlander2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. InfamousHope Davis2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  75. The WrestlerJudah Friedlander2008 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  76. FlatlinersHope Davis1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  77. TerriersDonal Logue2010 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  78. The Last Sharknado: It's About TimeJudah Friedlander2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  79. The Special RelationshipHope Davis2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  80. Sharknado 2: The Second OneJudah Friedlander2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. Meet DaveJudah Friedlander2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  82. Synecdoche, New YorkHope Davis2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  83. Mr. WrongHope Davis1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  84. WonderstruckJames Urbaniak2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. Just Like HeavenDonal Logue2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. IroncladPaul Giamatti2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. Saving Private RyanPaul Giamatti1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  88. BillionsPaul Giamatti2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  89. Sweet and LowdownJames Urbaniak1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. The Darwin AwardsJudah Friedlander2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  91. ZoolanderJudah Friedlander2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  92. ElfDaniel Tay2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  93. TeethVivienne Benesch2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  94. The IntrudersDonal Logue2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  95. Wild CardHope Davis2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  96. Madame BovaryPaul Giamatti2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  97. The CongressPaul Giamatti2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  98. Can You Keep a Secret?Judah Friedlander2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  99. Kill for MeDonal Logue2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  100. The Music Never StoppedJames Urbaniak2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  101. Cat PersonHope Davis2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  102. You Don't Know JackJames Urbaniak2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  103. 12 Years a SlavePaul Giamatti2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  104. Rescue MeJames McCaffrey2004 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  105. Where'd You Go, BernadetteJames Urbaniak2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  106. Real SteelHope Davis2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  107. Asteroid CityHope Davis2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  108. CosmopolisPaul Giamatti2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  109. MorganPaul Giamatti2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Across the whole team

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  1. Sex and the City1998 · TV seriesFaint· 5 shared