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American Grindhouse

6.720111h 22mNRMovieDocumentary

This documentary explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S. cinema and unearths the shameless and occasionally shocking origins of this popular entertainment.

DirectorElijah Drenner
WritersElijah Drenner·Calum Waddell
ProducersJeff Broadstreet·Ingo Jucht

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Cast · Directed by Elijah Drenner

RFRobert Forster
Robert Forster
Himself - Narrator
AAAllison Anders
Allison Anders
Herself
JLJohn Landis
John Landis
Himself
KMKim Morgan
Kim Morgan
Herself
FRFred Olen Ray
Fred Olen Ray
Himself
JDJoe Dante
Joe Dante
Himself
HLHerschell Gordon Lewis
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Himself
WLWilliam Lustig
William Lustig
Himself
LTLewis Teague
Lewis Teague
Himself
DHDavid Hess
David Hess
Himself
BMBob Minor
Bob Minor
Himself
JHJack Hill
Jack Hill
Himself

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American Grindhouse is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Pluto TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is American Grindhouse on Netflix?

No, American Grindhouse is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Pluto TV.

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Yes — American Grindhouse is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

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American Grindhouse is available to stream free (with ads) on Pluto TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.