An American Affair (2008)

What can you do for your country?

• Drama

In the early 1960s, teenager Adam Stafford (Cameron Bright) becomes obsessed with his new neighbor, Catherine Caswell (Gretchen Mol), a divorcée and free spirit. Stafford spies on Caswell as she meets with strange men, and, despite the warnings of his conservative parents, he begins working for her as a gardener. Amid rumors of her affair with President Kennedy, the two become close, but political intrigue surrounding her acquaintances soon infringes on their friendship.

Rating

5.9 / 10 (41 votes)

Release date

November 27, 2008

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

English

Director

William Olsson

Status

Released