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The American

2010Movie1 h 44 minR

CrimeDrama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic616.0Rotten Tomatoes64%39%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic616.0Rotten Tomatoes64%39%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Anton Corbijn
Written by
Rowan Joffé, Martin Booth
Produced by
George Clooney, Jill Green, Grant Heslov
Music by
Herbert Grönemeyer

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 31, 2010 · 1 h 44 min · R

Released
August 31, 2010
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$68 million
Available in
69 countries

Tropes

Recycled In Space, American Title, Gun Stripping +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The American?"

Questions about The American

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The American?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The American from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 18 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The American worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 61).

Was The American a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$68 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $68 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What tropes does The American use?

Recycled In SpaceAmerican TitleGun StrippingMisidentified WeaponsAlas, Poor VillainTechnobabbleGuns Do Not Work That WayLaser-Guided KarmaWham LineShout-OutHitman with a HeartBeing Personal Isn't Professionaland 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Recycled In Space, American Title, and Gun Stripping.