The American(2023)
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The American Synopsis
American ballet dancer Joy Womack is accepted into Moscow's infamously tough Bolshoi Ballet Academy, with the dream of becoming a great ballerina.
The American (2023) is a drama film directed by James Napier Robertson, released on November 2, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Talia Ryder, Diane Kruger, Oleg Ivenko and Natasha Alderslade. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 99 ratings.
- Director:
- James Napier Robertson
- Writers:
- James Napier Robertson
- Producers:
- Belindalee Hope, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Paul Green
- Cinematographer:
- Tomasz Naumiuk
- Composer:
- Dana Lund
- Production:
- Ingenious Media, New Zealand Film Commission, Anonymous Content, Be Hope Films, Four Knights Film, Madants, Grupa Moderator Studio Filmowe
- Revenue:
- $324,522
- Status:
- Released
The American (2023) Trailer
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The American Cast & Crew
Main cast
Talia Ryder
as Joy Womack
Diane Kruger
as Tatiyana Volkova
Oleg Ivenko
as Nikolay Lebedev
Natasha Alderslade
as Eleanor Womak
Natalia Osipova
as Natalia Osipova
Charlotte Ubben
Borys Szyc
as Andrei Vadys
Tomasz Kot
as Vitaliy Ivanov
Karolina Gruszka
as Valeriya Lebedev
- Martin Hugh Henley
Martin Hugh Henley
as Clay Womack
- Ewa Rodart
Ewa Rodart
as Bartender
- Tamiła Dudnik
Tamiła Dudnik
as Katya
Key crew
Directed by James Napier Robertson, written by James Napier Robertson, produced by Belindalee Hope, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska and Paul Green.
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The American Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 99 ratings.
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The American – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The American online?
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The American (2023) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The American?
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The main cast of The American (2023) includes Talia Ryder, Diane Kruger, Oleg Ivenko, Natasha Alderslade and Natalia Osipova. The film was directed by James Napier Robertson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The American released?
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The American was released on November 2, 2023 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The American worth watching?
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The American (2023) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 99 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The American?
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Yes. The official The American trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.