American Pop movie poster

American Pop

1981 · 1h 36m · Released

R Animation, Music, Drama, History

The history of American popular music runs parallel with the history of a Russian Jewish immigrant family, with each male descendant possessing different musical abilities.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.9 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream American Pop

Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailers and promos

American Pop (1981) - 4K Remastered Trailer [Open Matte Version]
American Pop 1981 TV trailer preview
TCM Slumberground | Heavy Metal (1981) & American Pop (1981)

Top cast and crew

Ralph Bakshi Director
Ron Thompson Tony Belinksy / Pete Belinksy (voice)
Lisa Jane Persky Bella (voice)
JL Jeffrey Lippa Zalmie Belinksy (voice)
Frank De Kova Crisco (voice)
Roz Kelly Eva Tanguay (voice)
Mews Small Frankie (as Marya Small)
Elsa Raven Hannele (voice)
Vincent Schiavelli Theatre Owner (voice)
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Frequently asked questions about American Pop

Where can I watch American Pop in the United States?

American Pop is available to stream on fuboTV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch American Pop for free?

Not free in the United States right now. American Pop needs a subscription to fuboTV, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

What are the ratings for American Pop?

American Pop scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in American Pop?

American Pop stars Ron Thompson, Lisa Jane Persky, Jeffrey Lippa, Frank De Kova, and Roz Kelly. Ralph Bakshi is the director.

How long is American Pop?

American Pop runs 1h 36m (96 minutes).

When did American Pop come out?

American Pop was released on February 13, 1981.

Which studio made American Pop?

American Pop was produced by Bakshi Productions, Aspen Productions, and Columbia Pictures in the United States, the Netherlands, and South Korea.

What was the budget for American Pop?

American Pop was made on a budget of $1,500,000.

How much did American Pop make at the box office?

American Pop grossed $6,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $1,500,000.

What languages is American Pop in?

American Pop is in English, Hebrew, Russian, and Yiddish, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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