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American Psycho
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Mary Harron. With Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuit…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for American Psycho.
MoviHero lists April 13, 2000 as the release date for American Psycho. Mary Harron is the listed director. The listed cast includes Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, Justin Theroux as Timothy Bryce, Josh Lucas as Craig McDermott, Bill Sage as David Van Patten. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateApril 13, 2000
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime1h 42m
DirectorMary Harron
CastChristian Bale as Patrick Bateman, Justin Theroux as Timothy Bryce, Josh Lucas as Craig McDermott, Bill Sage as David Van Patten
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
American Psycho runs 1h 42m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 12,995 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary5/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“I want be Patrick Bateman, well without the sociopathic tendencies and the murder, but his workout routine, apartment, and job are cool...”
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“A detailed explanation of the wealthy Americans on Wall Street It is one of the most important films during the last 20 years and one…”
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“Well it's definitely what the title says he's a american psycho.”
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“Not so much an American Psycho as a Wall Street (Journal) psycho.”
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“American Psycho is a dark and disturbing film carried by Christian Bale’s brilliant performance.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“If you don't shut your fucking mouth, I will kill you.”
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