American Murderer

A slick, uneasy cat-and-mouse true-crime drama that keeps you watching a charming liar spiral toward his own undoing.

Directed by

Matthew Gentile

Genres

Crime, Drama

Starring

Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel

Tagline

Based on the incredible true crime story.

Overview

The True story of how charismatic con man Jason Derek Brown bankrolls his extravagant lifestyle through a series of scams. On Brown’s trail: Lance Leising, a dogged FBI special agent determined to put Brown behind bars. When Brown’s funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet, pitting himself against Leising in a deadly game of cat and mouse — and becoming the most unlikely and elusive fugitive on the FBI’s most-wanted list.

How it feels

Dark, tense, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, deception, obsession, identity

Content

Strong language. Mild violence, gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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