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An American Crime

The true story of a child's punishment that became a woman's crime.

2007 · R · 1h 37m

Directed by Tommy O'Haver

7.3

TMDB audience score
801 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Amazon Prime Video
  • fuboTV
  • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
  • Howdy Amazon Channel

Free

  • The CW
  • Kanopy
  • Hoopla
  • Fawesome

Free with ads

  • The Roku Channel
  • The CW
  • Fandango at Home Free
  • Pluto TV
  • Plex
  • Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
  • Tubi TV
  • Amazon MX Player

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

Buy

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  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Catherine Keener
    Gertrude Baniszewski

  • Elliot Page
    Sylvia Likens

  • James Franco
    Andy

  • Bradley Whitford
    Prosecutor

  • Ari Graynor
    Paula Baniszewski

  • Nick Searcy
    Lester Likens

  • Michael O'Keefe
    Bill Collier

  • Romy Rosemont
    Betty Likens

  • Jeremy Sumpter
    Coy Hubbard

  • Evan Peters
    Ricky Hobbs

  • Hayley McFarland
    Jennie Likens

  • Scout Taylor-Compton
    Stephanie Baniszewski

  • Tristan Jarred
    Johnny Baniszewski

  • Hannah Leigh
    Shirley Baniszewski

  • Carlie Westerman
    Marie Baniszewski

  • Michelle Benes
    Hope Orbach

  • Patricia Place
    Mrs. Doyle

  • Calvin Keet
    Mr. Doyle