An American Affair
2008, English. Directed by William Olsson.
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In the early 1960s, teenager Adam Stafford (Cameron Bright) becomes obsessed with his new neighbor, Catherine Caswell (Gretchen Mol), a divorcée and free spirit. Stafford spies on Caswell as she meets with strange men, and, despite the warnings of his conservative parents, he begins working for her as a gardener. Amid rumors of her affair with President Kennedy, the two become close, but political intrigue surrounding her acquaintances soon infringes on their friendship.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- William OlssonDirector
- Gretchen MolCatherine Caswell
- James RebhornLucian Carver
- Cameron BrightAdam Stafford
- Noah WyleMike Stafford
- Mark PellegrinoGraham Caswell
- Perrey ReevesAdrienne Stafford
- Jimmy BellingerJimmy
- Jermaine CrawfordAndre
- Jack RubySelf (archive footage)
- Austin MajorsAdditional voice
- Sean MurphySecret Service Agent (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 27 November 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alex Metcalf
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An American Affair: quick answers
Is An American Affair worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is An American Affair?
An American Affair runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does An American Affair have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for An American Affair. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
An American Affair parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
An American Affair is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is An American Affair on?
An American Affair isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like An American Affair?
If you liked An American Affair, try Absolute Power, Murder at 1600, Eyes Wide Shut.
Who directed An American Affair?
An American Affair (2008) was directed by William Olsson and stars Gretchen Mol, James Rebhorn, Cameron Bright.