An American Crime (2007)
Kernel Score: 83% · 762 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Drama, Horror
Released: 2007-07-27
Runtime: 97 minutes
Where to watch An American Crime
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo
- Free with ads: The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.
An American Crime parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that An American Crime is an R-rated true-crime drama depicting the prolonged torture and abuse of a teenage girl by her caregiver.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Depicts sustained child abuse, torture, and mistreatment of a teenage girl based on a true crime case.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes references to rape and sexualized abuse of the victim.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Tommy O'Haver
Cast
- Elliot Page as Sylvia Likens
- Catherine Keener as Gertrude Baniszewski
- Hayley McFarland as Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens
- Nick Searcy as Lester Likens
- Romy Rosemont as Betty Likens
- Ari Graynor as Paula Baniszewski
- Scout Taylor-Compton as Stephanie Baniszewski
- Tristan Jarred as Johnny Baniszewski
- Hannah Leigh as Shirley Baniszewski
- Bradley Whitford as Prosecutor
An American Crime FAQ
Is An American Crime good?
An American Crime has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 762 audience ratings.
Where can I watch An American Crime?
In the US you can stream An American Crime on Prime Video and Fubo, watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome and The Roku Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is An American Crime OK for kids?
An American Crime is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that An American Crime is an R-rated true-crime drama depicting the prolonged torture and abuse of a teenage girl by her caregiver.
What movies are like An American Crime?
If you liked An American Crime, try Sleepers, Cape Fear, Cleveland Abduction and The Place Beyond the Pines.