An American Affair
“What can you do for your country?”
Synopsis
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.
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Gretchen Mol
Catherine Caswell
James Rebhorn
Lucian Carver
Cameron Bright
Adam Stafford
Noah Wyle
Mike Stafford
Mark Pellegrino
Graham Caswell
Perrey Reeves
Adrienne Stafford
Jimmy Bellinger
Jimmy
Jermaine Crawford
Andre
Jack Ruby
Self (archive footage)
Austin Majors
Additional voice
Sean Murphy
Secret Service Agent (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Olsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Metcalf
- Original Score
- Dustin O'Halloran
- Original Title
- An American Affair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Astrakan Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Olsson
Alex Metcalf
Dustin O'Halloran
Dave Insley
Scott Chestnut
William Olsson, John Daly
Department Leadership Roster
Dustin O'Halloran
Original Music Composer
William Olsson
Director
Alex Metcalf
Writer
William Olsson
Producer
Scott Chestnut
Editor
Dave Insley
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An American Affair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is An American Affair 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 political intrigue surrounding her acquaintances soon infringes on their friendship.
Who directed An American Affair?
An American Affair was directed by William Olsson.
Who stars in An American Affair?
The principal cast of An American Affair includes Gretchen Mol, James Rebhorn, Cameron Bright, Noah Wyle, Mark Pellegrino.
When was An American Affair released and how long is it?
An American Affair was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for An American Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An American Affair was composed by Dustin O'Halloran.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An American Affair?
An American Affair holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).