American Boy (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1992, American Boy is an action and thriller film directed by Boris Kvashnev, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. An orphan named Nikolay Najdenov went through the hell of the war in Afghanistan and the horrors of captivity. From now on he is a US citizen and his name is Nick McCann. In the US he has a family and new life, but in his country of birth, Ukraine, there are still some unpaid bills remaining, so the tough American boy goes back to his home country, where he learns about the death of his best friend, and soon after that his friend's wife got killed, too. Naydenov decides to revenge their death...
Who’s in it. American Boy stars Aleksandr Peskov as Ник Маккен, Vladimir Gostyukhin as Иван Данилович 'Железяка', Oleg Rogatchov as Пашка and Oleg Rogachyov as Пашка, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, American Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Boy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Boy (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for American Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is American Boy worth watching?
- American Boy holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Boy?
- American Boy stars Aleksandr Peskov, Vladimir Gostyukhin, Oleg Rogatchov, Oleg Rogachyov and Anatoli Khostikoyev.
- When was American Boy released?
- American Boy was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.