The American Friend
Trailer
Tom Ripley, who deals in forged art, suggests a picture framer he knows would make a good hit man.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
United States
Currently you are able to watch The American Friend streaming on The Criterion Channel. It is also possible to buy The American Friend on Prime Video, VUDU, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, VUDU, and Apple TV.
'The American Friend' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, The American Friend is available in the US, and Canada
If The American Friend is not available in your country or you're traveling, use NordVPN to access it anywhere. Plus, Reelgood users get 3 months free, making it easier to enjoy your favorite content without interruptions.
| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Criterion Channel | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
| Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
| Canada | The Criterion Channel | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:02:18 AM, 05/13/2025 PST
More Information on The American Friend
Tom Ripley, who deals in forged art, suggests a picture framer he knows would make a good hit man. The American Friend featuring Dennis Hopper and Bruno Ganz is streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, available for rent or purchase on Prime Video, and 1 other. It's a crime and drama movie.
Director
Wim Wenders
Tom Ripley
Dennis Hopper
Jonathan Zimmermann
Bruno Ganz
Marianne Zimmermann
Lisa Kreuzer
Raoul Minot
Gérard Blain
Derwatt
Nicholas Ray
The American
Samuel Fuller
Marcangelo
Peter Lilienthal
Igraham
Daniel Schmid
Doctor in Paris
Sandy Whitelaw
Friendly Man
Jean Eustache
Rodolphe
Lou Castel
Daniel Zimmermann
Andreas Dedecke
Allan Winter
David Blue
Gantner
Rudolf Schündler
Old Lady
Gerty Molzen
Dr. Gabriel
Heinz Joachim Klein
Angie
Satya De La Manitou
Lippo
Axel Schiessler
Conductor
Adolf Hansen
Auctioneer
Stefan Lennert
Producer
Joachim von Mengershausen
Executive Producer
Renée Gundelach
Writer
Patricia Highsmith
Composer
Jürgen Knieper
Ratings & Reviews
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The movie "The American Friend" features beautiful sunsets but lacks significant plot development. Viewers found it challenging to follow the storyline and understand character motivations, yet they still found it entertaining.
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