American Dream_
"The award-winning film of American lives, American courage, and the..."
When workers at the Hormel meatpacking plant in Austin, Minnesota are asked to take a substantial pay cut in a highly profitable year, the local labor union decides to go on strike and fight for a wage they believe is fair. But as the work stoppage drags on and the strikers face losing everything, friends become enemies, families are divided and the very future of this typical mid American town is threatened.
Box Office
$270K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
American Dream was released 36 years ago in 1990.
Overview
When workers at the Hormel meatpacking plant in Austin, Minnesota are asked to take a substantial pay cut in a highly profitable year, the local labor union ...
American Dream is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
BOX OFFICE
$270K
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (15 votes)
Box Office
$269,823
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is American Dream about?
When workers at the Hormel meatpacking plant in Austin, Minnesota are asked to take a substantial pay cut in a highly profitable year, the local labor union decides to go on strike and fight for a wage they believe is fair. But as the work stoppage drags on and the strikers face losing everything, friends become enemies, families are divided and the very future of this typical mid American town is threatened.
How long is American Dream?
American Dream has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
How much did American Dream make at the box office?
American Dream earned $269,823 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of American Dream?
American Dream has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary