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American Star

An assassin on a final assignment in Fuerteventura, to kill a man he has never met. When his target is delayed, he finds himself drawn to the island, people and a ghostly shipwreck. Instead of following protocol he stays. But when the target returns, the world has shifted. Before everything was simple, now nothing is.

Top Cast

  • Ian McShane

    Ian McShane

    Wilson

  • Nora Arnezeder

    Nora Arnezeder

    Gloria

  • Adam Nagaitis

    Adam Nagaitis

    Ryan

  • Thomas Kretschmann

    Thomas Kretschmann

    Thomas

  • Fanny Ardant

    Fanny Ardant

    Anne

  • Andrés Gertrúdix

    Andrés Gertrúdix

    Cowboy

  • Oscar Coleman

    Oscar Coleman

    Max

  • Sabela Arán

    Sabela Arán

    Linda

  • Pedro Alberto Galindo

    Pedro Alberto Galindo

Overview

An assassin on a final assignment in Fuerteventura, to kill a man he has never met. When his target is delayed, he finds himself drawn to the island, people and a ghostly shipwreck. Instead of following protocol he stays. But when the target returns, the world has shifted. Before everything was simple, now nothing is.

Rating

5.7 / 10
59 Reviews
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1 Reviews

  • Manuel São Bento
    Manuel São Bento
    7 Jan 25, 2024

    FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/american-star-review-a-contemplative-introspection/ "American Star is a commendable self-reflection character study, bolstered by Ian McShane's brilliantly contained performance, a thematically rich narrative, and a truly gorgeous location. The contemplative storytelling contributes to an immersive viewing experience about coming to terms with our doings in life, despite some predictability issues and an unnecessary character that robs the movie of a more fitting, emotionally impactful ending. It occasionally falters in keeping its momentum, but the crew and cast ultimately succeed in prompting introspection on the moral intricacies of human nature and the inevitability of change." Rating: B

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