The American (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2010, The American is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Anton Corbijn, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him.
Who’s in it. The American stars George Clooney as Jack / Edward, Violante Placido as Clara, Thekla Reuten as Mathilde and Paolo Bonacelli as Father Benedetto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The American has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $67.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The American page.
If you liked it. Fans of The American tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The American (2010)?
- In US, The American is available to 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 The American worth watching?
- The American holds an audience score of 5.9 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 The American?
- The American stars George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten, Paolo Bonacelli and Johan Leysen.
- When was The American released?
- The American was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.