An American Affair
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.
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Where can I watch An American Affair in the United States?
An American Affair is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Apple TV Store. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for An American Affair?
An American Affair scores 5.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in An American Affair?
An American Affair stars Gretchen Mol, James Rebhorn, Cameron Bright, Noah Wyle, and Mark Pellegrino. William Olsson is the director.
How long is An American Affair?
An American Affair runs 1h 33m (93 minutes).
When did An American Affair come out?
An American Affair was released on November 27, 2008.
Which studio made An American Affair?
An American Affair was produced by Astrakan Films in the United States.
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