An American Werewolf in Paris (1997): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
An American Werewolf in Paris is a 1997 horror thriller directed by Anthony Waller, starring Tom Everett Scott and Julie Delpy. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $26.6 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. Critics gave it 7% on Rotten Tomatoes and 31 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Anthony Waller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $25M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is An American Werewolf in Paris About?
The premise of An American Werewolf in Paris without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Paris, American adventurer Andy McDermott's evening takes a frightening turn after he's attacked by a werewolf. As the full moon approaches, he begins a terrifying transformation, struggling with the beast within. He finds an unlikely ally in the beautiful Serafine Pigot, and together they face the challenges and absurdities of a supernatural romance, encountering danger and humor along the way.
An American Werewolf in Paris Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- werewolf
- female werewolf
- curse
- animal attack
- love at first sight
- femme fatale
- scientist
- frenchwoman
- bungee jumping
- conspiracy
- secret society
- subjective camera
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- male werewolf
- statue of liberty new york city
- attempted suicide
- black comedy
- american tourist
- serum
- full moon
- breasts
- dream
- ghost
- cemetery
- hallucination
- lust
- female frontal nudity
- city name in title
- paris france
- eiffel tower paris
- sewer
- violence
- rescue
- explosion
- fear
- blood splatter
- gore
- panic
- paranoia
- heart ripped out
- revenge
- supernatural power
- fistfight
- restaurant
- detective
- police officer
- fourth of july
- hypodermic needle
- cure
- gang
- hit by a train
An American Werewolf in Paris Cast
Tom Everett Scott leads the cast, with Julie Delpy. Directed by Anthony Waller.
- Director Anthony Waller
An American Werewolf in Paris Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave An American Werewolf in Paris 7% on Rotten Tomatoes and 31 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 7% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 30%
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Metacritic 31 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 60% User score
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An American Werewolf in Paris Plot Summary
What happens in An American Werewolf in Paris from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the enchanting City of Love, Andy McDermott, portrayed by Tom Everett Scott, set off on a carefree adventure with his friends, Brad and Chris, soaking in the captivating sights and sounds of Paris. However, their joyful escapade took a startling turn when Serafine Pigot, played by Julie Delpy, made a daring leap from the Eiffel Tower, mere moments before Andy was to follow suit. Seizing the unexpected chance, Andy performed an audacious mid-air rescue, inadvertently pulling himself into a labyrinth of intrigue as Serafine disappeared into the night.
Full summary
The whole story of An American Werewolf in Paris, scene by scene
An American Werewolf in Paris Box Office & Budget
An American Werewolf in Paris grossed $26.6 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 1.1 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$26.6M
1.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $26.6M
- Budget
- $25M
An American Werewolf in Paris Trailers & Videos
The trailer of An American Werewolf in Paris.
How Well Do You Know An American Werewolf in Paris?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the club that Andy and his friends discover?
Cars in An American Werewolf in Paris
26 cars on screen, including the 1990 Citroën BX and the 1975 Peugeot 504.
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1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role -
1992 Citroën AX Minor role
An American Werewolf in Paris Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “American Werewolf 2” and “2. An American Werewolf in Paris”.
- Also known as
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- American Werewolf 2
- 2. An American Werewolf in Paris
- Un Hombre Lobo Americano En Paris
- Le loup-garou de Paris
- An
- Американский оборотень в Париже
- Un hombre lobo americano en París
- Un lupo mannaro americano a Parigi
- Egy amerikai farkas Párizsban
- Um Lobisomem Americano em Paris
- Americký vlkodlak v Paříži
- זאב אמריקאי בפריז
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- Kurt Adam Paris'te
- Ένας λυκάνθρωπος στο Παρίσι
- 파리의 늑대인간
- 美国狼人在巴黎
- En amerikansk varulv i Paris
- Amerykański Wilkołak w Paryżu
- Ihmissusi Pariisissa
- Американський перевертень у Парижі
- คืนสยองคนหอนโหด
- Američki vukodlak u Parizu
- Un home llop americà a París
- Un vârcolac american în Paris
- Amerikos vilkolakis Paryžiuje
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An American Werewolf in Paris FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of An American Werewolf in Paris, each answered in a sentence.
How long is An American Werewolf in Paris?
An American Werewolf in Paris runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was An American Werewolf in Paris released?
An American Werewolf in Paris was released on October 31, 1997.
Who directed An American Werewolf in Paris?
An American Werewolf in Paris was directed by Anthony Waller.
More films by Anthony Waller Who is in the cast of An American Werewolf in Paris?
An American Werewolf in Paris stars Tom Everett Scott and Julie Delpy.
How much did An American Werewolf in Paris make at the box office?
An American Werewolf in Paris grossed $26.6 million worldwide on a budget of $25 million.
How is An American Werewolf in Paris rated?
An American Werewolf in Paris has 7% on Rotten Tomatoes, 31 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does An American Werewolf in Paris have a post-credit scene?
No. An American Werewolf in Paris has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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