Production
Drama thriller
American Psycho (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
American Psycho is a 2000 drama thriller directed by Mary Harron, starring Christian Bale. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $34.3 million worldwide on a $7 million budget. Critics gave it 68% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Mary Harron
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- Budget
- $7M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is American Psycho About?
The premise of American Psycho without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1987 Manhattan, Patrick Bateman, a wealthy investment banker, leads a seemingly perfect life. However, beneath the facade of charm and success lies a terrifying secret – he is a serial killer. As Bateman struggles to reconcile his two identities, a complex web of relationships with his fiancée, colleagues, and acquaintances becomes increasingly dangerous, blurring the lines between reality and delusion.
American Psycho Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- narcissism
- materialism
- serial murder
- sociopath
- sadistic sex
- business card
- 1980s
- new york city
- rape
- hedonism
- violence
- truth taken as a joke
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- threesome
- pornographic video
- serial killer as protagonist
- unreliable narrator
- chainsaw
- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- sex with a prostitute
- psychological thriller
- ambiguous ending
- rivalry
- antisocial personality disorder
- narcissistic personality disorder
- misogynist
- psycho killer
- slashing
- female victim
- psychopathic behavior
- perverse
- prostitute killer
- listening to music on headphones
- misanthrope
- champagne
- death
- stockbroker
- false alibi
- duct tape
- lasciviousness
- scantily clad female
- slaughter
- cannibal
- human monster
- shower
- corpse
- dead body
- killing a dog
- rear entry sex
- yuppie
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Cast & crew
American Psycho Cast
Christian Bale stars in American Psycho. Directed by Mary Harron.
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Director Mary Harron
From the director
More from Mary Harron
More films directed by Mary Harron, best-rated first: I Shot Andy Warhol, The Notorious Bettie Page, Charlie Says and Dalíland.
Ratings
American Psycho Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave American Psycho 68% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 68% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 74% User score
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Plot
American Psycho Plot Summary
What happens in American Psycho from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1987, the affluent New York investment banker Patrick Bateman leads a life defined by extravagant dinners at fashionable restaurants and maintaining his polished facade for his fiancée Evelyn and his circle of wealthy yet superficial acquaintances, whom he largely detests. Bateman details the ostentatious aspects of his lifestyle, including his rigid daily regimen of exercise and grooming. He passionately describes his eclectic music collection, featuring artists like Huey Lewis and the News, Phil Collins, and Whitney Houston. His obsession with wealth is further highlighted by his taste for high-end designer wear and his opulent apartment.
Full summary
The whole story of American Psycho, scene by scene
Box office
American Psycho Box Office & Budget
American Psycho grossed $34.3 million worldwide on a $7 million budget, 4.9 times what it cost. $15.1 million came from the US and Canada and $19.2 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$34.3M
4.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $15.1M
- International
- $19.2M
- Budget
- $7M
US & Canada 44%
Rest of the world 56%
Videos
American Psycho Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers and 3 clips.
- Trailer American Psycho (2000 Movie) Trailer - Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Chloe Sevigny
- Clip 'Comparing Business Cards' Scene
- Clip 'Patrick Bateman Gets Revenge' Scene
- Clip 'Patrick Bateman Spares His Assistant' Scene
Quiz
How Well Do You Know American Psycho?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character in American Psycho?
Details
American Psycho Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “美国杀人狂” and “Амерички психо”.
- Also known as
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- 美国杀人狂
- Амерички психо
- アメリカン・サイコ
- Kẻ Sát Nhân Cuồng Tín
- Amerikan Psixi
- Psicópata americano
- 아메리칸 싸이코
- Ամերիկյան Խելագառ
- Amerikan Sapığı
- Американский психопат
- 美国精神病人
- Amerikai pszichó
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- Americké psycho
- אמריקן פסיכו
- 아메리칸 사이코
- Psicopata Americano
- Американський психопат
- Американски психар
- 美國殺人魔
- Amerikan psyko
- อเมริกัน ไซโค
- 美色殺人狂
- روانی آمریکایی
- Amerikos psichopatas
- مختل أمريكي
- Američki psiho, ამერიკელი ფსიქოპატი
- Ameerika psühho
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FAQ
American Psycho FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of American Psycho, each answered in a sentence.
How long is American Psycho?
American Psycho runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was American Psycho released?
American Psycho was released on April 14, 2000.
Who directed American Psycho?
American Psycho was directed by Mary Harron.
More films by Mary Harron Who is in the cast of American Psycho?
American Psycho stars Christian Bale.
How much did American Psycho make at the box office?
American Psycho grossed $34.3 million worldwide ($15.1 million domestic, $19.2 million international) on a budget of $7 million.
How is American Psycho rated?
American Psycho has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Does American Psycho have a post-credit scene?
No. American Psycho has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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