American Psycho
Killer looks.
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.
Directed by Mary Harron · Thriller · Drama · Crime · 102 min · 2000
Trailer
Director
Mary Harron
Studio
Lionsgate / Pressman Film
Release
2000-04-13
Runtime
102 min
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Crime
Full Plot
In 1987 New York City investment banker Patrick Bateman leads a seemingly perfect life, but beneath the surface lies a dark and violent reality. He harbors intense resentment towards those around him, particularly his wealthy colleagues, which fuels his brutal impulses. As he navigates his shallow social circle, Bateman's envy and anger boil over into acts of savagery. His polished facade slowly unravels as his darker nature is revealed.
Cast & Characters
Timothy Bryce
Justin Theroux
David Van Patten
Bill Sage
Jean
Chloë Sevigny
Evelyn Williams
Reese Witherspoon
Courtney Rawlinson, Luis Carruthers' fiancée who is having an affair with Bateman
Samantha Mathis
Luis Carruthers, a colleague of Bateman and closeted homosexual
Matt Ross
Donald Kimball, a private investigator who investigates the disappearance of Paul Allen
Willem Dafoe
Christie, a prostitute
Cara Seymour
Elizabeth, a woman whom Bateman kills
Guinevere Turner
Did You Know?
The film was shot in Toronto, with some outdoor scenes filmed in New York City.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-02
Paul Bernardo, who committed serial murders and rapes in Toronto, owned a copy of the novel, which sparked protests from anti-violence advocates.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-02
Director Mary Harron sympathized with the protesters but wanted to avoid depicting violence on screen.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-02
Christian Bale was cast as Patrick Bateman despite some actors expressing concerns about his commitment to the role.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-02
Critical Assessment
American Psycho holds 7.4/10 on TMDb (12788 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
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Ratings as of October 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is American Psycho good? What are critics saying?+
American Psycho holds 7.4/10 on TMDb (12788 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is American Psycho?+
American Psycho has a runtime of 102 min.
Who directed American Psycho?+
American Psycho was directed by Mary Harron.
Where can I watch American Psycho?+
American Psycho is available to stream, rent, or buy on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, BFI Player, Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Critics praised the film's detailed portrayal of wealthy Americans on Wall Street and its execution, while also expressing admiration for Christian Bale's performance. Some reviewers noted that the movie is more about exploring American culture than about being a straightforward adaptation of "American Psycho". The tone of reviews ranged from enthusiasm to confusion, with some suggesting the film's themes may be more suited to a documentary than an animated feature.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
**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 of the powerful movie that left an impact on American cinema. The film talks about a hysterical, insane, murderous character who herself is a…
Andre Wilfred Sanders · 7/10I want be Patrick Bateman, well without the sociopathic tendencies and the murder, but his workout routine, apartment, and job are cool... Jokes aside, this movie bangs, literally and metaphorically. Christian Bale is great. The cast is stacked. Cool imagery, fantastically paced,…
Nathan · 9/10Well it's definitely what the title says he's a american psycho. That's an understatement. Really good movie.
Andre Gonzales · 6/10Not so much an American Psycho as a Wall Street (Journal) psycho. When you look at America in 2024 it's almost a documentary.
From the trailer's comments
I still can’t believe Christian Bale was never even nominated for best actor for this movie. He was phenomenal!
@con106 · 2425 likesI can't wait to adapt my entire personality around this movie.
@PPBray · 5192 likesWhoever made this trailer had no damn idea what this movie was about.
@keithklassen5320 · 3130 likesBatman meets Joker and Green Goblin. Wow!
@willtalbain47 · 2077 likesThis movie is executed so well. The first time i watched it was years ago but it still confuses me to this day, it messed with the mind so well
@yayawilliams8317 · 2409 likesWe all agree Christian Bale was a perfect Batman. But if you ask me, he would have made one freaking badass Joker. Seriously.
@santiagofranco91952 · 149 likesPatrick: Being a psychopath 5 years old:sigma
@tnmgamingch.1935 · 78 likesImpressive, very nice. Let's see Paul Allen's trailer now.
@ThaqtRamone · 200 likes
