---
title: "An American Haunting"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/an-american-haunting-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 10008
imdb_id: "tt0429573"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 545
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# An American Haunting (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/an-american-haunting-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: An American Haunting
Year: 2005
Release Date (US): 05/05/2005
Genres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Historical supernatural horror.
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1h 23m
Writer/Director: Courtney Solomon
Cast: Donald Sutherland, Sissy Spacek, James D'Arcy, Rachel Hurd-Wood.
Plot: An invisible entity haunts a 19th century family, and family secrets soon begin to surface. Based on the true events of the only case in US History where a spirit caused the death of a man.
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        An American Haunting is a 2005 historical supernatural horror film. Released in the United States on May 5, 2005

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla, Crave | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Courtney Solomon
- **Networks / Studios**: Midsummer Films, Allan Zeman Productions, Sweetpea Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Donald Sutherland** as *John Bell*
- **Sissy Spacek** as *Lucy Bell*
- **Rachel Hurd-Wood** as *Betsy Bell*
- **James D'Arcy** as *Richard Powell*
- **Matthew Marsh** as *James Johnston*
- **Thom Fell** as *John Bell Jr.*
- **Zoe Thorne** as *Theny Thorn*
- **Gaye Brown** as *Kathe Batts*
- **Sam Alexander** as *Joshua Gardner*
- **Miquel Brown** as *Chloe*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch An American Haunting online?
An American Haunting is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is An American Haunting worth watching?
An American Haunting holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 545 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie An American Haunting and when was it released?
An American Haunting is a feature film with a runtime of 83 minutes. It was released in 2005. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed An American Haunting?
An American Haunting was directed by Courtney Solomon.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [An American Haunting — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10008)
- [An American Haunting (2005) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0429573/fullcredits/)
- [An American Haunting - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_American_Haunting)
- [An American Haunting (2005) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10008-an-american-haunting/cast)
- [An American Haunting Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/an-american-haunting/25007/credits/)

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