American Factory
In post-industrial Ohio, a Chinese billionaire opens a new factory in the husk of an abandoned General Motors plant, hiring two thousand blue-collar Americans. Early days of hope and optimism give way to setbacks as high-tech China clashes with working-class America.
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Streaming now in the United States on Netflix.
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American Factory | Official Trailer | Netflix
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Frequently asked questions about American Factory
Where can I watch American Factory in the United States?
American Factory is available to stream on Netflix in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is American Factory on Netflix?
Yes. American Factory is streaming on Netflix in the United States.
Can I watch American Factory for free?
Not free in the United States right now. American Factory needs a subscription to Netflix.
What are the ratings for American Factory?
American Factory scores 7.2 on The Movie Database, 7.4 on IMDb, 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 77 on Metacritic.
Who stars in American Factory?
American Factory stars Junming 'Jimmy' Wang, Sherrod Brown, Dave Burrows, John Gauthier, and Rob Haerr. Julia Reichert is the director and Steven Bognar is the director.
How long is American Factory?
American Factory runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).
When did American Factory come out?
American Factory was released on August 21, 2019.
Which studio made American Factory?
American Factory was produced by Higher Ground, Participant, and Field of Vision in the United States.
What languages is American Factory in?
American Factory is in Mandarin and English, 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.