The American

2010 • 105 minutes

About this movie

Academy Award-winner George Clooney is The American in this sexy suspense thriller from director Anton Corbijn. After a job ends more violently than expected, Jack (George Clooney) retreats to the Italian countryside and accepts one last assignment to construct a deadly weapon for a mysterious contact. But when he pursues a relationship with a beautiful local woman, he may be tempting fate by stepping out of the shadows. Jack soon finds himself in an escalating battle to escape from his secretive past, in the film critics are calling "4 Stars! Riveting and irresistible!" (Joe Neumaier, NY Daily News)

Ratings and reviews

Wonderfully filmed, reminiscent of 1960's classic spy movies. A restrained Clooney gives the main character believable detachment from his espionage world, a world soon to change in a sleepy Italian village. Great cast, great story, great movie.

3rd best hitman movie ever. Clooney's best film. No. 1 Leon. No. 2 day of the jackal. No. 3 the American. Clooney pleasantly surprised me this movie is a little belter. I loved it. Beautiful little movie.

Good character acting all round but not something you'll come back to.