6.4
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The American
1969·Movie
·1h 30min·
About
A man returns to Rouen, after fifteen years in the United States, and feels like a stranger among old friends.
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Questions about The American
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Is The American worth watching?
58
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 64%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The American?
1 h 30 min
The American runs 1 h 30 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The American?
Critics64
Audiences52
Not quite. Critics rate The American higher (64) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is The American in?
French
It was made in French. Produced in France.
What tropes does The American use?
Mortal Wound RevealShout-OutGuns Do Not Work That WayNeck SnapBolivian Army EndingTechnobabbleWham LineTime-Delayed DeathUnproblematic ProstitutionProperly ParanoidGun StrippingBeing Personal Isn't Professionaland 23 more
TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for The American, including Mortal Wound Reveal, Shout-Out, Guns Do Not Work That Way.