We Americans (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, We Americans is a drama film directed by Edward Sloman, running about 90 minutes. “The finest and most enjoyable emotional entertainment ever presented on the screen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. We Americans was based on the Broadway play of the same name. Returning to the "melting pot" themes that he handled so well, director Edward H. Sloman concentrates on the trials and tribulations of three first-generation American families: The Jewish Levines, the German Schmidts and the Italian Albertinis.
Who’s in it. We Americans stars George Sidney as Mr. Levine, Patsy Ruth Miller as Beth Levine, George J. Lewis as Phil Levine and Eddie Phillips as Pete Albertini, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Americans page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Americans tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Americans (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for We Americans change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in We Americans?
- We Americans stars George Sidney, Patsy Ruth Miller, George J. Lewis, Eddie Phillips and Beryl Mercer.
- When was We Americans released?
- We Americans was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.