The American Friend (movie 1977) - Where to Watch & Attention

Q: Where can I watch "The American Friend" online?

You can currently stream "The American Friend" on Criterion Channel. To rent, check Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video. To buy, visit Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video.

Q: Which streaming service has "The American Friend"?

"The American Friend" is available on Criterion Channel. You can also rent it on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video or buy it on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video.

Q: Where can I stream "The American Friend" for free?

"The American Friend" is not currently available for free streaming. You'll need a subscription to Criterion Channel or can rent/buy it digitally.

Q: Where can I rent or buy "The American Friend" digitally?

You can rent "The American Friend" on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video and buy it on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video.

Q: Is "The American Friend" based on a true story?

No, there has been no suggestion that "The American Friend" is based on a true story.

Q: What sub-genres does "The American Friend" belong to?

The Movie has the following sub-genres: art auction, art dealer, based on novel or book, blood disease, dying and death, dying man, exploding car, friendship, hamburg, germany, hitman, husband wife relationship, leukemia, mafia, male friendship, munich, germany, murder, new york city, paris, france, tape recorder, terminal illness, west germany.

Q: What is the rating of "The American Friend"?

The Movie is rated 7.4/10 on IMDb (21,527 votes), 71% on TMDB (418 votes), 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79/100 on Metacritic.

Q: When was "The American Friend" released?

The Movie was released on September 26, 1977.

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Crime Drama Thriller

NR•Jun 24, 1977•France, Germany•2h 5m

Director: Wim Wenders

Original Der amerikanische Freund

Language German

W2TCH 78% Good

6 wins & 3 nominations total

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Country:	France, Germany
Age rating:	NR
MPAA rating:	Not Rated
W2TCH Rating:	78% Good
Length:	2 h 5 min

Alternative title:	Der amerikanische Freund
Release year:	1977
Language:	German
Awards:	🏆 6 wins & 3 nominations total
Director:	Wim Wenders
Type:	Movie