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People revisit The American for the same reason it broke through in 2010: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a drama rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Anton Corbijn keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The crime and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.
Runtime 1h 44m · ★ 6.0
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★ 7.4 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 42m
Why you'll love it
If The American clicked for you, The Godfather Part III (1990) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.6 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 2m
Why you'll love it
If The American clicked for you, The Brave One (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.3 · Crime · Drama · Mystery · 1h 52m
Why you'll love it
If The American clicked for you, Bordertown (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 7.3 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 2h 2m
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If The American clicked for you, John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 7.3 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 49m
Why you'll love it
If The American clicked for you, The Equalizer 3 (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.6 · Mystery · Thriller · Crime · 1h 44m
Why you'll love it
If The American clicked for you, A Haunting in Venice (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.7 · Thriller · Action · Drama · 1h 50m
Why you'll love it
If The American clicked for you, The Kingdom (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 7.5 · Action · Drama · Thriller · 2h 9m
Why you'll love it
If The American clicked for you, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.2 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 2h 6m
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If The American clicked for you, The Killer (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 7.6 · Crime · Drama · 2h 1m
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If The American clicked for you, The Sicilian Clan (1969) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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