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An American Affair

R20081h 33mWilliam Olsson
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 17% · Metacritic 31

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"What can you do for your country?"

In the early 1960s, teenager Adam Stafford (Cameron Bright) becomes obsessed with his new neighbor, Catherine Caswell (Gretchen Mol), a divorcée and free spirit. Stafford spies on Caswell as she meets with strange men, and, despite the warnings of his conservative parents, he begins working for her as a gardener. Amid rumors of her affair with President Kennedy, the two become close, but political intrigue surrounding her acquaintances soon infringes on their friendship.

Drama
Central Intelligence Agency (cia)Washington Dc, UsaCorruptionThe White HousePoliticsObsessionLsdPresidentRomancePlayboy

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What is An American Affair (2008) about?

In the early 1960s, teenager Adam Stafford (Cameron Bright) becomes obsessed with his new neighbor, Catherine Caswell (Gretchen Mol), a divorcée and free spirit. Stafford spies on Caswell as she meets with strange men, and, despite the warnings of his conservative parents, he begins working for her as a gardener. Amid rumors of her affair with President Kennedy, the two become close, but…

Who stars in An American Affair?

An American Affair stars Gretchen Mol (Catherine Caswell), James Rebhorn (Lucian Carver), Cameron Bright (Adam Stafford), Noah Wyle (Mike Stafford), Mark Pellegrino (Graham Caswell). The film was directed by William Olsson.

How long is An American Affair?

An American Affair has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated R.

Is An American Affair worth watching?

An American Affair holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 17. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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