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The American

6.820231h 50mMovieDrama

American ballet dancer Joy Womack is accepted into Moscow's infamously tough Bolshoi Ballet Academy, with the dream of becoming a great ballerina.

DirectorJames Napier Robertson
WriterJames Napier Robertson
ProducersPeter Touche·Robert Walak

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Cast · Directed by James Napier Robertson

TRTalia Ryder
Talia Ryder
Joy Womack
DKDiane Kruger
Diane Kruger
Tatiyana Volkova
OIOleg Ivenko
Oleg Ivenko
Nikolay Lebedev
NANatasha Alderslade
Natasha Alderslade
Eleanor Womak
NONatalia Osipova
Natalia Osipova
Natalia Osipova
CUCharlotte Ubben
Charlotte Ubben
Diana Ava Maria
BSBorys Szyc
Borys Szyc
Andrei Vadys
TKTomasz Kot
Tomasz Kot
Vitaliy Ivanov
KGKarolina Gruszka
Karolina Gruszka
Valeriya Lebedev
MH
Martin Hugh Henley
Clay Womack
ER
Ewa Rodart
Bartender
TD
Tamiła Dudnik
Katya

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The American — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The American?

The American is streaming on Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The American on Netflix?

No, The American is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV.

Is The American on Amazon Prime Video?

The American isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The American for free?

The American is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.

Is The American based on a true story?

Yes — The American is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).