Potato Dreams of America is a 2021 American autobiographical coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Wes Hurley.
On Rotten Tomatoes, a user described it as "a sweet and endearing story about a boy and his mother that go through a total transformation to get the life they always wanted.
The review highlighted the use of stylized set design and theatrical performances, stating that these choices added to the film’s charm.
An IMDb reviewer described it as "what would happen if Wes Anderson were forced at gunpoint to make the worst movie possible about a gay kid in the Soviet Union.
Backseat Mafia noted that while the film was "uneven at times," it remained "consistently funny and works thanks to great writing and clever direction.