Is The American Friend scary?

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

Where can I watch The American Friend in the US?

The American Friend can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The American Friend?

The American Friend runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

Is The American Friend suitable for kids?

The American Friend is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19772h 5mDrama / Thriller / Crime

The American Friend

Name: The American Friend
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1977-06-24
Duration: 125 min

TMDB movie listing

Tom Ripley, an American who deals in forged art, is slighted at an auction in Hamburg by picture framer Jonathan Zimmerman. When Ripley is asked by gangster Raoul Minot to kill a rival, he suggests Zimmerman, and the two, exploiting Zimmerman's terminal illness, coerce him into being a hitman.

TMDB audience score

Based on 463 votes

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Availability

Where to watch in the US

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The American Friend 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

Long watch · 2h 5m

At 2h 5m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, and crime.

US availability

3 to rent · 3 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 463 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The American Friend tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 5m.
It can be rented tonight from 3 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 463 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The American Friend

Is The American Friend scary?: MyCinema has not rated The American Friend for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and crime film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch The American Friend in the US?: The American Friend can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The American Friend?: The American Friend runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
Is The American Friend suitable for kids?: The American Friend is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.