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Americathon

3.619791h 24mPGMovieComedy

In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankrupt USA to organize a telethon in order to prevent the country from being repossessed by wealthy Native Americans.

DirectorNeal Israel
WritersMichael Mislove·Neal Israel
ProducersJoe Roth·Edward Rosen

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Neal Israel

JRJohn Ritter
John Ritter
President Chet Roosevelt
HKHarvey Korman
Harvey Korman
Monty Rushmore
FWFred Willard
Fred Willard
Vincent Vanderhoff
CGChief Dan George
Chief Dan George
Sam Birdwater
RSRichard Schaal
Richard Schaal
Jerry
PRPeter Riegert
Peter Riegert
Eric McMurkin
NMNancy Morgan
Nancy Morgan
Lucy Beth
MLMeat Loaf
Meat Loaf
Oklahoma Daredevil, Roy Budnitz
ECElvis Costello
Elvis Costello
The Earl of Manchester
HHHoward Hesseman
Howard Hesseman
Kip Margolis
JLJay Leno
Jay Leno
Larry Miller (Poopy Butt)
PMPeter Marshall
Peter Marshall
Himself

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Americathon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Americathon?

Americathon isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Americathon on Netflix?

No, Americathon is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Americathon on Amazon Prime Video?

Americathon isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Americathon for free?

Americathon isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.