Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Comedy drama

The Myth of the American Sleepover (2011): Ratings & Box Office

The Myth of the American Sleepover (2011) movie poster

The Myth of the American Sleepover is a 2011 comedy drama directed by David Robert Mitchell. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $41,642 worldwide. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
worldwide gross
$41.6K
Metascore
67
Loading streaming availability…
The Myth of the American Sleepover (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Myth of the American Sleepover About?

The premise of The Myth of the American Sleepover without spoilers.

Against the backdrop of Detroit's residential blocks, abandoned factories, and lakes, this story follows four young people seeking love and adventure on the last night of summer. Maggie, Rob, Claudia, and Scott's paths intertwine as they explore the suburbs in search of a first kiss, elusive romance, popularity, and parties. They yearn for the quintessential teenage experience, but instead find quiet moments that ultimately shape their youth and create a sense of nostalgia.

The Myth of the American Sleepover Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • friendship
  • detroit michigan
  • young
  • teenage sexuality
  • love interest
  • coming of age
  • pool party
  • last summer
  • teenage protagonist
  • teenage girl
  • horny girl
  • suburbia
+4 more
  • having fun
  • enjoying life
  • gentle cinema
  • one night timespan
Loading streaming availability…
Crew

The Director of The Myth of the American Sleepover

Directed by David Robert Mitchell.

From the director

More from David Robert Mitchell

More films directed by David Robert Mitchell, best-rated first: The End of Oak Street, It Follows and Under the Silver Lake.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Myth of the American Sleepover Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Myth of the American Sleepover 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

Box office

The Myth of the American Sleepover Box Office

The Myth of the American Sleepover grossed $41,642 worldwide. $41,045 came from the US and Canada and $597 (1%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$41.6K

US & Canada
$41K
International
$597
US & Canada 99% Rest of the world 1%
Videos

The Myth of the American Sleepover Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Myth of the American Sleepover.

Official Trailer
Cars

Cars in The Myth of the American Sleepover

21 cars on screen, including the 1993 Fiat Tempra and the 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.

All 21 cars
  • 1993 Fiat Tempra in The Myth of the American Sleepover 1993 Fiat Tempra Main role
  • 2008 Fiat Grande Punto in The Myth of the American Sleepover 2008 Fiat Grande Punto Important role
  • Piaggio Vespa 125 PX in The Myth of the American Sleepover Piaggio Vespa 125 PX Important role
  • 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in The Myth of the American Sleepover 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 Minor role
Details

The Myth of the American Sleepover Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Amerikan Geceleri Efsanesi” and “El mito de la adolescencia”.

Also known as
  • Amerikan Geceleri Efsanesi
  • El mito de la adolescencia
  • מיתוס הפיג'מות האמריקאיות
  • O mito da liberdade
  • Миф об американской вечеринке
  • Mýtus o pyžamovej párty
  • 不眠神话
  • 아메리칸 슬립오버
  • Legendarne Amerykańskie Pidżama Party

Seen The Myth of the American Sleepover?

FAQ

The Myth of the American Sleepover FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Myth of the American Sleepover, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Myth of the American Sleepover?

The Myth of the American Sleepover runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Myth of the American Sleepover released?

The Myth of the American Sleepover was released on July 22, 2011.

Who directed The Myth of the American Sleepover?

The Myth of the American Sleepover was directed by David Robert Mitchell.

More films by David Robert Mitchell

How much did The Myth of the American Sleepover make at the box office?

The Myth of the American Sleepover grossed $41,642 worldwide ($41,045 domestic, $597 international).

How is The Myth of the American Sleepover rated?

The Myth of the American Sleepover has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does The Myth of the American Sleepover have a post-credit scene?

No. The Myth of the American Sleepover has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app