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American Star 2024

Status
Released
Runtime
107 minutes
Director
Gonzalo López-Gallego
Networks
Tamariska, EMU Films, Aquí y Allí Films
Where to Stream
Hulu, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel
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★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 61 votes R ThrillerMysteryDrama Released
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What is American Star?

Topic: Film "American Star" (2024). Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2024
Status
Released
Runtime
107 minutes
Release date
Jan 26, 2024
Original language
EN
Origin
Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
Studios
Tamariska, EMU Films, Aquí y Allí Films
Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 61 votes
Episode runtime
~107 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Tamariska, EMU Films, Aquí y Allí Films
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Topic: Film "American Star" (2024).
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Title: American Star
Year: 2024
Release Date (US): 01/26/2024
Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama
Rating: R
Runtime: 1h 47m
Synopsis: An assassin on a final assignment in Fuerteventura to kill a man he has never met. Target is delayed. Assassin is drawn to the island, people, and a ghostly shipwreck. He stays instead of following protocol. Target returns, world has shifted.
Ratings:
ČSFD.cz: 42% (30 people)
Kinobox.cz: 56% (16 people)
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American Star is a 2024 film categorized as a thriller, mystery, and drama. Released in the United States on January 26, 2024, the movie has a runtime of 1 hour and

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Should you watch it?

“An assassin on a final assignment in Fuerteventura finds his mission complicated by unexpected island connections.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a lead performance by Ian McShane
  • Directed by Gonzalo López-Gallego with a distinct Fuerteventura setting
  • Explores the psychological shift of a professional detached from his protocol
Keep in mind
  • The deliberate, slow-burn pacing may not appeal to viewers seeking constant action

Watch it if you enjoy atmospheric, character-focused thrillers that prioritize mood and setting over rapid-fire plot progression.

This film maintains a meditative and atmospheric tone, suitable for viewers who appreciate slow-burn character studies.

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Who directed American Star?

The film was directed by Gonzalo López-Gallego.

Who stars in the film?

The cast includes Ian McShane, Thomas Kretschmann, Nora Arnezeder, Adam Nagaitis, Fanny Ardant, and Oscar Coleman.

What is the runtime of the film?

American Star has a runtime of one hour and 47 minutes.

Is the film worth watching?

Whether the film is worth watching depends on your preference for slow-burn, atmospheric dramas over high-octane action thrillers.

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