The American
After the horror of the Civil War, "ignorant" Christopher Newman (Matthew Modine) made his fortune. He travels to France is search of cultural treasures. He won't get past the Paris nightlife. He falls in love with Claire de Cintré (Aisling O'Sullivan). She was married off and traumatized by her abusive late husband for the family's sake. Her elder brother supports their ruthless mother, but Valentin (Andrew Scott) is besotted with the artist and strikes up a partnership with Christopher.
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Prime Video | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
| Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
| Canada | Not Available | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:01:07 AM, 07/12/2025 PST
More Information on The American
After the horror of the Civil War, "ignorant" Christopher Newman (Matthew Modine) made his fortune. He travels to France is search of cultural treasures. He won't get past the Paris nightlife. He falls in love with Claire de Cintré (Aisling O'Sullivan). She was married off and traumatized by her abusive late husband for the family's sake. Her elder brother supports their ruthless mother, but Valentin (Andrew Scott) is besotted with the artist and strikes up a partnership with Christopher. The American featuring Matthew Modine and Diana Rigg is streaming with subscription on Prime Video. It's a drama and horror movie.
Director
Paul Unwin
Christopher Newman
Matthew Modine
Madame de Bellegarde
Diana Rigg
Claire De Cintré
Aisling O'Sullivan
Henri de Bellegarde
Paul Hickey
Valentin de Bellegarde
Andrew Scott
Mrs. Bread
Brenda Fricker
Noemie Nioche
Eva Birthistle
Producer
Fiona Finlay
Executive Producer
Michael Wearing
Executive Producer
Nigel Warren-Green
Executive Producer
Rebecca Eaton
Executive Producer
Simon Curtis
Writer
Henry James
Writer
Michael Hastings
Composer
Stephen McKeon
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