American Violence (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2017, American Violence is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Timothy Woodward Jr., running about 107 minutes. “Payback...the best form of revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychologist interviews a death row inmate to determine whether or not a stay of execution should be granted.
Who’s in it. American Violence stars Kaiwi Lyman as Jackson Shea, Bruce Dern as Richard Morton, Denise Richards as Amanda Tyler and Columbus Short as Ben Woods, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, American Violence has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Violence page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Violence tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Violence (2017)?
- In US, American Violence is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Violence worth watching?
- American Violence holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Violence?
- American Violence stars Kaiwi Lyman, Bruce Dern, Denise Richards, Columbus Short and Rob Gronkowski.
- When was American Violence released?
- American Violence was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.