The American
“Steps to greatness take you to the edge.”
Synopsis
American ballet dancer Joy Womack is accepted into Moscow's infamously tough Bolshoi Ballet Academy, with the dream of becoming a great ballerina.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-09
Top Cast
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Talia Ryder
Joy Womack
Diane Kruger
Tatiyana Volkova
Oleg Ivenko
Nikolay Lebedev
Natasha Alderslade
Eleanor Womak
Natalia Osipova
Natalia Osipova
Charlotte Ubben
Diana Ava Maria
Borys Szyc
Andrei Vadys
Tomasz Kot
Vitaliy Ivanov
Karolina Gruszka
Valeriya Lebedev
Martin Hugh Henley
Clay Womack
Ewa Rodart
Bartender
Tamiła Dudnik
Katya
Martyna Wrzesińska
Nadia
Weronika Juchimiuk
Alyona
Julia Bielska
Diana
Zuzanna Burak
Daria
Zuzanna Rutkowska
Olga
Marta Makurat
Polina
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysDeauville American Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 17, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 17, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$325K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Napier Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- James Napier Robertson
- Original Score
- Dana Lund
- Original Title
- The American
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $325K
- Production Studios
- Ingenious Media, New Zealand Film Commission, Anonymous Content, Be Hope Films, Four Knights Film, Madants, Moderator Inwestycje
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Napier Robertson
James Napier Robertson
Dana Lund
Tomasz Naumiuk
Chris Plummer, Martin Brinkler
Belindalee Hope, Philip Rose, Laurie Ross, Andrea Scarso, Peter Touche
Department Leadership Roster
Tomasz Naumiuk
Director of Photography
Dana Lund
Original Music Composer
Katarzyna Lewińska
Costume Design
Belindalee Hope
Producer
Chris Plummer
Editor
Martin Brinkler
Editor
Jarosław Golec
Stunt Coordinator
Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska
Producer
Paul Green
Producer
Paula Munoz Vega
Producer
Tom Hern
Producer
James Napier Robertson
Director
James Napier Robertson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The American
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What is The American about?
American ballet dancer Joy Womack is accepted into Moscow's infamously tough Bolshoi Ballet Academy, with the dream of becoming a great ballerina.
Who directed The American?
The American was directed by James Napier Robertson.
Who stars in The American?
The principal cast of The American includes Talia Ryder, Diane Kruger, Oleg Ivenko, Natasha Alderslade, Natalia Osipova.
When was The American released and how long is it?
The American was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did The American make at the box office?
The American grossed $325K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The American?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The American was composed by Dana Lund.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The American?
The American holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).