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The American

2023·Movie
1h 50min
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–92%

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PrimeHuluKanopyHoopla

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The American fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

A real life story, show business, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Steps to greatness take you to the edge.

American ballet dancer Joy Womack is accepted into Moscow's infamously tough Bolshoi Ballet Academy, with the dream of becoming a great ballerina.
Biographical DramaBallet WorldArtistic AmbitionIntense TrainingCultural ImmersionPerseverancePerforming ArtsReal-Life StoryMoscow SettingInspirational

Crew

Directed by:
James Napier Robertson, Anne-Sophie Puget, Katarzyna Warzecha
Written by:
James Napier Robertson
Produced by:
Andrea Scarso, Luke Rivett, Paul Green
Composed by:
Rafał Lenart, Nick Buckton, Marcin Matlak

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The American

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The American legally?

PrimeHuluKanopyHoopla

The American is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The American worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The American?

1 h 50 min

The American runs 1 h 50 min.

Is The American based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The American in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The American?

90AEAGARATAUBABBBEBGBHBOBRBSBZ+76

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The American in 90 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The American use?

TechnobabbleHooker with a Heart of GoldRetironyAmerican TitleScenery PornShout-OutWham LineHollywood SilencerHidden DepthsWindow LoveBolivian Army EndingAlas, Poor Villainand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for The American, including Technobabble, Hooker with a Heart of Gold, Retirony.