The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.
- Johan PotgieterJuly 8, 2025This movie stayed with me. I was shocked and appalled. It was cruel but gripping to the very sad end. It took away another chip from my illusion of human goodness.
- PhysicalMedia4LifeApril 18, 2026A deeply disturbing & depressing film that is a one time watch only type of film!!! However all of the acting across the board is fantastic...and An American Crime is a film that saddened me to my core. Its one of those films that you'll never forget...even if you watch it just once in your life, a very powerful film indeed!!!!
- Julie JonesJanuary 12, 2026I hardly recommend this movie, I was unaware this was a true story until half way through. This is the most breathtaking and disturbing story I have seen so far this year! I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone who likes movies based on true stories!
- Jacqui webbOctober 31, 2025I was enraged at what that hideous woman did to Sylvie. I could not believe the level of sadistic and disgusting things that monster did. I was so glad when she was committed to 20 years jail, but honestly, she should have been in there for the term of her scumbag life. I hope the other inmates learned of her atrocities and gave out their own justice. Ellen Page, as always, was brilliant. I'm exhausted and quite upset after watching this. I give it 10 out of 10.
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An American Crime was released on December 7, 2007.
An American Crime was directed by Tommy O'Haver.
An American Crime has a runtime of 1h 37m.
An American Crime was produced by Jocelyn Hayes.
The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.
The key characters in An American Crime are Gertrude Baniszewski (Catherine Keener), Sylvia Likens (Elliot Page), Andy (James Franco).
An American Crime is rated R.
An American Crime is a Drama, Crime, Biography film.
An American Crime has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10.
An American Crime had a budget of $2M.
An American Crime has made $1.3M at the box office.