The American Friend (1977)
Kernel Score: 79% · 429 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1977-06-24
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch The American Friend
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Tom Ripley, an American who deals in forged art, is slighted at an auction in Hamburg by picture framer Jonathan Zimmerman. When Ripley is asked by gangster Raoul Minot to kill a rival, he suggests Zimmerman, and the two, exploiting Zimmerman's terminal illness, coerce him into being a hitman.
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Cast
- Dennis Hopper as Tom Ripley
- Bruno Ganz as Jonathan Zimmermann
- Lisa Kreuzer as Marianne Zimmermann
- Gérard Blain as Raoul Minot
- Nicholas Ray as Derwatt
- Samuel Fuller as The American
- Peter Lilienthal as Marcangelo
- Daniel Schmid as Igraham
- Sandy Whitelaw as Doctor in Paris
- Jean Eustache as Friendly Man
The American Friend FAQ
Is The American Friend good?
The American Friend has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 429 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The American Friend?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
What is The American Friend rated?
The American Friend is rated NR.
What movies are like The American Friend?
If you liked The American Friend, try Once Upon a Time in America, Camino, Magical Girl and 25th Hour.