
An American Crime
The true story of a child's punishment that became a woman's crime.
The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: An American Crime
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Horror
- Release Date: 2007-07-27
- Runtime: 97 minutes
- Rating: 7.327/10 (713 votes)
- Budget: $2,000,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: First Look International, Killer Films, John Wells Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.2275
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

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
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Trailers & Clips
Ellen Page in "An American Crime"-2008-(3/5)
An American Crime New Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is An American Crime?▼
An American Crime is a Crime, Drama, Horror movie directed by . It was released on 2007-07-27.
Who are the main actors in An American Crime?▼
The main cast includes Elliot Page, Catherine Keener, Hayley McFarland, Nick Searcy, Romy Rosemont, .
Where can I watch An American Crime online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if An American Crime is available.
Is An American Crime based on a true story?▼
The true story of a child's punishment that became a woman's crime.
What is the IMDb rating of An American Crime?▼
An American Crime has an IMDb rating of 7.327/10 based on 713 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of An American Crime?▼
The movie had a production budget of $2,000,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for An American Crime?▼
The soundtrack was composed by First Look International, Killer Films, John Wells Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was An American Crime filmed?▼
An American Crime was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is An American Crime?▼
The total runtime of An American Crime is 97 minutes.
Is An American Crime suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to An American Crime?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to An American Crime.
Does An American Crime have a post-credit scene?▼
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