Is The American scary?

MyCinema has not rated The American for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The American in the US?

The American can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The American?

The American runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Is The American suitable for kids?

The American is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20101h 44mCrime / Drama / Thriller

The American

Name: The American
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2010-08-31
Duration: 104 min

TMDB movie listing

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,581 votes

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Availability in the US

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The American at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 44m

At 1h 44m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, and thriller.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1,581 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The American tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 44m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1,581 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is The American?

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Questions about The American

Is The American scary?: MyCinema has not rated The American for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The American in the US?: The American can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The American?: The American runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Is The American suitable for kids?: The American is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.