American Harmony (2009): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2009, American Harmony is a music and documentary film directed by Aengus James, running about 86 minutes. “The story of three very different quartets, each on a mission to win the most prestigious singing competition no one has ever heard of.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Every year thousands compete in the world's greatest singing competition - that you've never heard of. AMERICAN HARMONY journeys deep into the ultra-obsessive, zany, and heartfelt world of competitive barbershop singing, where passion is equaled only by raw talent, and the reward is not fame or fortune, but simply victory. The film focuses on four quartets vying to win the International Championships of Barbershop Singing, in what turns out to be the closest and most controversial victory in its 70 year history. Max Q is the heavy favorite - a superstar quartet comprised of former Champions. Looking to upset them is OC Times (The Heart-Throbs), Vocal Spectrum (The Rookies) and Reveille, an aging foursome who that has been together for 30 years. In total, fifty quartets duke it out for the coveted gold medal, while facing the pressures of quartet life - from big egos to brain cancer and everything in between. - Written by Colin King Miller

Who’s in it. American Harmony stars Greg Clancy as Himself, Patrick Claypool as Himself, Eric Dalbey as Himself and Tony DeRosa as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, American Harmony sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Harmony page.

If you liked it. Fans of American Harmony tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.