The American
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.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The American
Where can I watch The American in the United States?
The American is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The American?
The American scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The American?
The American stars George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten, Paolo Bonacelli, and Johan Leysen. Anton Corbijn is the director.
How long is The American?
The American runs 1h 44m (104 minutes).
When did The American come out?
The American was released on August 31, 2010.
Which studio made The American?
The American was produced by Twins Financing, This is that, and Focus Features in the United Kingdom and the United States.
What was the budget for The American?
The American was made on a budget of $20,000,000.
How much did The American make at the box office?
The American grossed $67,900,000 worldwide, against a budget of $20,000,000.
What languages is The American in?
The American is in English and Italian, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.