Movie

The American Soldier

“Trained to be the best”

★ 6.3(24)19761h 20m

The American Soldier is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The American Soldier

🇩🇪 Germany

Good to know

Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Release date: 1976-10-14
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Antiteater-X-Film

About The American Soldier

The American Soldier is a 1976 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, starring Karl Scheydt, Elga Sorbas and Jan George. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 24 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The American Soldier in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ricky returns to Munich from Vietnam and is promptly hired as a contract killer.

Cast

Karl Scheydt

Ricky

Elga Sorbas

Rosa von Praunheim

Jan George

Jan

Hark Bohm

Doc

Ulli Lommel

Tony le Gitano

Katrin Schaake

Magdalena Fuller

Margarethe von Trotta

Maid

Ingrid Caven

Singer

Eva Ingeborg Scholz

Ricky's Mother

Kurt Raab

Ricky's Brother

Irm Hermann

Whore

Gustl Datz

Chief of Police

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The American Soldier in Germany?+

In Germany, The American Soldier is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The American Soldier on Netflix?+

The American Soldier is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is The American Soldier?+

The American Soldier has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Who stars in The American Soldier?+

The American Soldier stars Karl Scheydt, Elga Sorbas, Jan George, Hark Bohm and Ulli Lommel.

When did The American Soldier come out?+

The American Soldier is a 1976 movie directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

What genre is The American Soldier?+

The American Soldier is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed The American Soldier?+

The American Soldier was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.