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My American Cousin

1985Movie1 h 30 minPG

61

DecentGoodWatch score

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Story

"He was a charming runaway in a big, fancy car who dazzled me completely..."

Sandy Wilcox is a pre-teen girl in rural 1950s British Columbia whose longing to be treated as an adult is roused even further when her older American cousin, Butch Walker, comes for a visit.

Cast

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Crew

Directed by: Sandy Wilson
Written by: Sandy Wilson
Produced by: Peter O'Brian
Music by: Paul Sharpe, Tony Currie, Alison Clark

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Facts

November 1, 1985 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released: November 1, 1985
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Age rating: PG
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: Canada

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is My American Cousin worth watching?"

Questions about My American Cousin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is My American Cousin worth watching?

61

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

Is there a sequel to My American Cousin?

My American Cousin (1985)
American Boyfriends (1989)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by American Boyfriends (1989).

Is My American Cousin okay for kids?

PG

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.