An American Affair(2008)
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An American Affair Synopsis
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.
An American Affair (2008) is a drama film directed by William Olsson, released on November 27, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Gretchen Mol, James Rebhorn, Cameron Bright and Noah Wyle. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- William Olsson
- Writers:
- Alex Metcalf
- Producers:
- William Olsson
- Cinematographer:
- Dave Insley
- Composer:
- Dustin O'Halloran
- Production:
- Astrakan Films
- Status:
- Released
An American Affair Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gretchen Mol
as Catherine Caswell
James Rebhorn
as Lucian Carver
Cameron Bright
as Adam Stafford
Noah Wyle
as Mike Stafford
Mark Pellegrino
as Graham Caswell
Perrey Reeves
as Adrienne Stafford
Jimmy Bellinger
as Jimmy
Jermaine Crawford
as Andre
Jack Ruby
as Self (archive footage)
Austin Majors
as Additional voice
- Sean Murphy
Sean Murphy
as Secret Service Agent (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William Olsson, written by Alex Metcalf, produced by William Olsson.
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An American Affair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 41 ratings.
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An American Affair – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch An American Affair online?
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An American Affair (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in An American Affair?
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The main cast of An American Affair (2008) includes Gretchen Mol, James Rebhorn, Cameron Bright, Noah Wyle and Mark Pellegrino. The film was directed by William Olsson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was An American Affair released?
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An American Affair was released on November 27, 2008 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is An American Affair worth watching?
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An American Affair (2008) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.