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An American Affair (2008)

"What can you do for your country?"

5.920081h 33mEN
Drama

Directed by William Olsson

Rating

5.9/10

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

EN

Release

November 27, 2008

Director

William Olsson

Overview

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 ...

Cast

Gretchen Mol

Gretchen Mol

Catherine Caswell

James Rebhorn

James Rebhorn

Lucian Carver

Cameron Bright

Cameron Bright

Adam Stafford

Noah Wyle

Noah Wyle

Mike Stafford

Mark Pellegrino

Mark Pellegrino

Graham Caswell

Perrey Reeves

Perrey Reeves

Adrienne Stafford

Jimmy Bellinger

Jimmy Bellinger

Jimmy

Jermaine Crawford

Jermaine Crawford

Andre

Jack Ruby

Jack Ruby

Self (archive footage)

Austin Majors

Austin Majors

Additional voice

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into An American Affair (2008), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of An American Affair. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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