The American
2010, English. Directed by Anton Corbijn.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 1,594 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The American
The American is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Anton CorbijnDirector
- George ClooneyJack / Edward
- Violante PlacidoClara
- Thekla ReutenMathilde
- Paolo BonacelliFather Benedetto
- Johan LeysenPavel
- Irina BjörklundIngrid
- Lars HjelmHunter #1
- Björn GranathHunter #2
- Giorgio GobbiMan on Vespa
- Silvana BosiOld Cheese Vendor
- Guido PalliggianoWaiter (Market)
- Samuli VauramoYoung Swedish Man
Details
- Released
- 31 August 2010
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Rowan Joffé
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $68M
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The American: quick answers
Is The American worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 1,594 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The American?
The American runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The American have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The American. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The American parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The American is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The American on?
The American is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The American?
If you liked The American, try Marked for Death, The Godfather Part III, Dead Man Down.
Who directed The American?
The American (2010) was directed by Anton Corbijn and stars George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten.