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Good for date night · friends night · teens
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Is The American worth watching?
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.8).
Is The American good for date night?
Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is The American plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does The American use?
TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Retirony, Unproblematic Prostitution, and Contract on the Hitman.