American Splendor is a comedy documentary with elements of animation and live action that takes a deep dive into the life of famous comic book writer Harvey Pekar and how he came into this profession.
Here’s how you can watch and stream American Splendor via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is American Splendor available to watch via streaming?
Yes, American Splendor is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
The film follows Harvey as he struggles to make ends meet, and his marriage is also failing. To turn things around, he plans to write a comic book and get it published, but before his success can reach him, his marriage gets over. Will he be able to turn things around in his favor? The movie explores the themes of dealing with fame, redemption, family, and believing in oneself.
The cast of the movie includes Paul Giamatti, Hope Davis, Judah Friedlander, James Urbaniak, Earl Billings, James McCaffrey, Maggie Moore, Vivienne Benesch, and Daniel Tay.
Watch American Splendor streaming via HBO Max
American Splendor is available to watch on HBO Max. Warner Media’s HBO Max is a subscription-based service that features content from Warner Bros., HBO, CNN, and third-party providers. Users can access the content by subscribing to various plans, including a with-ads plan, an ad-free plan, and an ultimate ad-free plan with monthly and yearly billing.
You can watch via Max, formerly known as HBO Max, by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
American Splendor synopsis is as follows:
“An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
