American Venus
2007, English. Directed by Bruce Sweeney.
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Jenna Lane is a young woman trying to escape family pressure to become an Olympic athlete and define her own individuality. Her mother is Celia, a deeply disturbed woman with addictions to emotional abuse and handguns. As she attempts to manipulate Jenna and feed her addictions, Celia grows increasingly irrational and ultimately spirals out of control.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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American Venus is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India.
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- Released
- 8 September 2007
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Bruce Sweeney
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American Venus runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
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American Venus is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like American Venus?
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Who directed American Venus?
American Venus (2007) was directed by Bruce Sweeney and stars Rebecca De Mornay, Jane McGregor, Matt Craven.