Americanese (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 2

Americanese poster

Released in 2006, Americanese is a comedy and drama film directed by Eric Byler. “Some love stories begin with goodbye” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Long after their breakup, Chinese American Raymond Ding and Amerasian Aurora Crane struggle to let go. Torn apart by mismatched ideals, meddling friends, and the complexities of racial identities, they find other suitable mates but cannot stay away from each other

Who’s in it. Americanese stars Chris Tashima as Raymond Ding, Allison Sie as Aurora Crane, Kelly Hu as Brenda Nishitani and Joan Chen as Betty Nguyen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Americanese has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Americanese page.

If you liked it. Fans of Americanese tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Americanese (2006)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Americanese change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Americanese worth watching?
Americanese holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Americanese?
Americanese stars Chris Tashima, Allison Sie, Kelly Hu, Joan Chen and Sab Shimono.
When was Americanese released?
Americanese was released in 2006.