Movie

An American Affair

“What can you do for your country?”

★ 6.0(40)20081h 33m

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Good to know

Director: William Olsson
Release date: 2008-11-27
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Astrakan Films

About An American Affair

An American Affair is a 2008 movie in the Drama genre, directed by William Olsson, starring Gretchen Mol, James Rebhorn and Cameron Bright. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 40 viewers. Below you can see where to watch An American Affair in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Gretchen Mol

Catherine Caswell

James Rebhorn

Lucian Carver

Cameron Bright

Adam Stafford

Noah Wyle

Mike Stafford

Mark Pellegrino

Graham Caswell

Perrey Reeves

Adrienne Stafford

Jimmy Bellinger

Jimmy

Jermaine Crawford

Andre

Jack Ruby

Self (archive footage)

Austin Majors

Additional voice

Sean Murphy

Secret Service Agent (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

central intelligence agency (cia)washington dc, usacorruptionthe white housepoliticsobsessionlsdpresidentromanceplayboymurderconspiracy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch An American Affair in United Arab Emirates?+

An American Affair is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is An American Affair on Netflix?+

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How long is An American Affair?+

An American Affair has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in An American Affair?+

An American Affair stars Gretchen Mol, James Rebhorn, Cameron Bright, Noah Wyle and Mark Pellegrino.

When did An American Affair come out?+

An American Affair is a 2008 movie directed by William Olsson.

What genre is An American Affair?+

An American Affair is Drama film.

Who directed An American Affair?+

An American Affair was directed by William Olsson.