The American
Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him.
Where to watch The American in United States
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Where is The American streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Superfresh Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The American
The American is a 2010 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Anton Corbijn. The cast is led by George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The American was produced by Twins Financing, This is that, and Focus Features and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on August 31, 2010, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $68 million worldwide.
- Director
- Anton Corbijn
- Writers
- Rowan Joffé
- Release date
- August 31, 2010
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $68 million
- Production
- Twins Financing, This is that, Focus Features
The American cast & crew
The American was directed by Anton Corbijn and written by Rowan Joffé.
The cast features George Clooney as Jack / Edward, Violante Placido as Clara, Thekla Reuten as Mathilde, Paolo Bonacelli as Father Benedetto, Johan Leysen as Pavel, and Irina Björklund as Ingrid.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Herbert Grönemeyer, cinematography is by Martin Ruhe, and it was produced by George Clooney and Jill Green.
Is The American worth watching?
The American holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 1,518 ratings, a more divisive crime films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, The American is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The American
The American isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The American
George Clooney
Jack / Edward
Violante Placido
Clara
Thekla Reuten
Mathilde
Paolo Bonacelli
Father Benedetto
Johan Leysen
Pavel
Irina Björklund
Ingrid
Lars Hjelm
Hunter #1
Björn Granath
Hunter #2
Giorgio Gobbi
Man on Vespa
Silvana Bosi
Old Cheese Vendor
Guido Palliggiano
Waiter (Market)
Samuli Vauramo
Young Swedish Man
The American — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The American in United States?
The American is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The American in?
The American is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The American?
The American runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is The American rated?
The American is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 1,518 ratings.
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