The American
2023, English. Directed by James Napier Robertson.
Steps to greatness take you to the edge.
American ballet dancer Joy Womack is accepted into Moscow's infamously tough Bolshoi Ballet Academy, with the dream of becoming a great ballerina.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The American is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- James Napier RobertsonDirector
- Talia RyderJoy Womack
- Diane KrugerTatiyana Volkova
- Oleg IvenkoNikolay Lebedev
- Natasha AldersladeEleanor Womak
- Natalia OsipovaNatalia Osipova
- Charlotte UbbenDiana Ava Maria
- Borys SzycAndrei Vadys
- Tomasz KotVitaliy Ivanov
- Karolina GruszkaValeriya Lebedev
- Martin Hugh HenleyClay Womack
- Ewa RodartBartender
- Tamiła DudnikKatya
Details
- Released
- 2 November 2023
- Country
- New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- James Napier Robertson
- Box office
- $325K
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What The American is based on
The American is based on a true story.
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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 6.8/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The American?
The American runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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?
No age rating is listed for The American yet.
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 The White Crow, Peaceful Warrior, Call Me Crazy: A Five Film.
Who directed The American?
The American (2023) was directed by James Napier Robertson and stars Talia Ryder, Diane Kruger, Oleg Ivenko.
What is The American based on?
The American is based on a true story.