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The American

Seen it?

2010 | 104 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It was a solid box office hit, but a weak 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved John Wick: Chapter 2 or The Godfather Part III, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesWeak

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $68 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 241K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Anton Corbijn

  • George ClooneyJack / Edward
  • Violante PlacidoClara
  • Thekla ReutenMathilde
  • Paolo BonacelliFather Benedetto
  • Johan LeysenPavel
  • Irina BjörklundIngrid
  • Lars HjelmHunter #1
  • Björn GranathHunter #2
  • Giorgio GobbiMan on Vespa
  • Silvana BosiOld Cheese Vendor