How long is American Psycho?

American Psycho runs 102 min and was released in 2000.

Where can I watch American Psycho in Germany?

In Germany, American Psycho is included with Netflix (all plans), Disney Plus, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel.

Where can I watch American Psycho in the UK?

In the UK, American Psycho is included with Netflix (all plans), Disney Plus, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.

Who composed the music for American Psycho?

The music for American Psycho is by John Cale.

Is American Psycho worth watching?

Stream it: if you appreciate savage social satire wrapped in a cold, meticulously stylised aesthetic. IMDb users rate it 7.6 out of 10 from 827,026 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 69%, Metacritic 64 and TMDB users 7.4.

American Psycho (2000)

Film · Thriller, Drama, Crime

Tense Authentic102 minRCommon Sense 18+In English, Spanish and Cantonese2000

IMDb7.6· 827,026 votesLetterboxd3.8/5RT69%RT audience85%Metascore64Roger Ebert3/4Trakt75%TMDB7.4

Stream itif you appreciate savage social satire wrapped in a cold, meticulously stylised aesthetic.

A cold, razor-sharp satire of 1980s yuppie culture that oscillates between unsettling violence and pitch-black social commentary. It is an uncomfortable but masterfully acted character study that demands a strong stomach for its bloody outbursts.

What it is about

A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.

Trailer

What American Psycho is like, and who it is for

What it is like to watch

Watching this film feels like being trapped in a sterile, high-end showroom where the air is thinning. The pace is brisk but punctuated by moments of excruciatingly awkward social interaction and sudden, clinical bursts of violence. It maintains a rigid, mask-like composure, mirroring the protagonist’s obsession with surface-level perfection. The tone shifts seamlessly between absurd humour regarding luxury consumerism and a chilling, detached sense of dread that permeates every impeccably decorated room.

Who it is for, and who should skip it

This is essential viewing for those who enjoy dark character studies and sharp critiques of corporate vapidity. However, it is certainly not for the faint-hearted or those who dislike graphic, stylised gore. The central performance is incredibly physical and intense, which may feel alienating to some. A significant caveat is that the film’s ambiguity and its refusal to provide traditional narrative catharsis can leave some viewers feeling frustrated or confused by the reality of the events.

The right evening for it

It suits an evening when you want something intellectually stimulating and darkly funny, rather than a straightforward horror. It is best watched when you are in the mood for a provocative, stylish interrogation of vanity and madness.

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Another trailer

Trailer · American Psycho - Trailer

How American Psycho leaves you

One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.

Stills

Images from TMDB.

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More clips

Clip · 'Patrick Bateman Spares His Assistant' Scene
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American Psycho soundtrack

Music by John Cale

Questions people ask

Is American Psycho a tense film?: Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Tense, with an authentic streak. A cold, razor-sharp satire of 1980s yuppie culture that oscillates between unsettling violence and pitch-black social commentary. It is an uncomfortable but masterfully acted character study that demands a strong stomach for its bloody outbursts.
How long is American Psycho?: American Psycho runs 102 min and was released in 2000.
Where can I watch American Psycho in Germany?: In Germany, American Psycho is included with Netflix (all plans), Disney Plus, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel.
Where can I watch American Psycho in the UK?: In the UK, American Psycho is included with Netflix (all plans), Disney Plus, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.
Who composed the music for American Psycho?: The music for American Psycho is by John Cale.
Is American Psycho worth watching?: Stream it: if you appreciate savage social satire wrapped in a cold, meticulously stylised aesthetic. IMDb users rate it 7.6 out of 10 from 827,026 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 69%, Metacritic 64 and TMDB users 7.4.