Where to watch The American Friend (1977)
NR125 min★ 7.1Drama, Thriller, Crime
The American Friend is not free right now, but it is included at no extra cost with Criterion Channel.
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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- Can I watch The American Friend for free?
- Not legally, at the moment. The American Friend has no free streaming window in this region right now. It is included with Criterion Channel if you already subscribe.
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- How long is The American Friend?
- The American Friend runs 125 minutes, rated NR.
