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The American 2024

In the unforgiving world of classical dance, Joy Womack trades her American dreams for the Russian rigor of Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet Academy. With determination and passion, she embarks on a quest to master the art of ballet, where only the strongest survive.

In the unforgiving world of classical dance, Joy Womack trades her American dreams for the Russian rigor of Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet Academy. With determination and passion, she embarks on a quest to master the art of ballet, where only the strongest survive.

Does The American have end credit scenes?

No!

The American does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Ratings and Reviews for The American

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Rotten Tomatoes
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64%

TOMATOMETER

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39%

User Score

IMDb

3.8 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

67

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User Score

Letterboxd

3.4

From 24 fan ratings

Movie Insider

2.75/5

From 51 fan ratings

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