My American Cousin
“"He was a charming runaway in a big, fancy car who dazzled me completely..."”
Synopsis
Sandy Wilcox is a pre-teen girl in rural 1950s British Columbia whose longing to be treated as an adult is roused even further when her older American cousin, Butch Walker, comes for a visit.
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Top Cast
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Margaret Langrick
Sandy Wilcox
John Wildman
Butch Walker
Richard Donat
Major Wilcox
Jane Mortifee
Kitty Wilcox
T.J. Scott
Lenny McPhee
Camille Henderson
Shirley Darling
Darsi Bailey
Thelma
Allison Hale
Lizzie
Samantha Jocelyn
Sue
Babs Chula
Dolly Walker
Terrence Moore
Al Walker
Brent Severson
Johnny Wilcox
Brian Hagel
Danny Wilcox
Carter Dunham
Eddie Wilcox
Julie Nevlud
Ruth Wilcox
Alexis Peat
Pixie Wilcox
Micki Maunsell
Granny Wilcox
Ritchie Hobden
Mucker
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sandy Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandy Wilson
- Original Title
- My American Cousin
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Peter O'Brien Independent Pictures, Borderline Productions, CBC, Téléfilm Canada
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandy Wilson
Sandy Wilson
Richard Leiterman
Haida Paul
Peter O'Brian
Department Leadership Roster
Sandy Wilson
Director
Peter O'Brian
Producer
Richard Leiterman
Director of Photography
Haida Paul
Editor
Sandy Wilson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My American Cousin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My American Cousin about?
Sandy Wilcox is a pre-teen girl in rural 1950s British Columbia whose longing to be treated as an adult is roused even further when her older American cousin, Butch Walker, comes for a visit.
Who directed My American Cousin?
My American Cousin was directed by Sandy Wilson.
Who stars in My American Cousin?
The principal cast of My American Cousin includes Margaret Langrick, John Wildman, Richard Donat, Jane Mortifee, T.J. Scott.
When was My American Cousin released and how long is it?
My American Cousin was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My American Cousin?
My American Cousin holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).