American Psycho (2000)

American Psycho is a film from 2000.

Year: 2000
Released: January 21, 2000
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Horror, Crime
Countries: United States, Canada
Original language: English

Plot

American Psycho is a 2000 horror comedy film directed by Mary Harron who co-wrote the screenplay with Guinevere Turner. Based on the 1991 novel by Bret Easton Ellis, it stars Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, a wealthy New York City investment banker who leads a double life as a serial killer.

Summary source: Wikipedia (en) · CC BY-SA 4.0

Cast

Jared Leto
Christian Bale
Willem Dafoe
Justin Theroux

Frequently asked questions

When was American Psycho released?

American Psycho was first released on January 21, 2000.

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The Silence of the Lambs 1991
Pulp Fiction 1994
Memento 2000
Black Swan 2010
Seven 1995
Catch Me If You Can 2002
Shutter Island 2010
Reservoir Dogs 1992

Sources and licences

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Poster: Wikipedia (en)

Updated November 13, 2026