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American Woman

American Woman

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American Woman

"Never lose hope."

2018

1h 51m

6.3(167 votes)

Drama

Overview

A young grandmother in a small Pennsylvania town raises her daughter's child after the girl disappears. All the while, a desperate search for her continues.

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Production Companies

Romulus Entertainment

Scott Free Productions

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Sienna Miller

Sienna Miller

Deb Callahan

Christina Hendricks

Christina Hendricks

Kath

Aaron Paul

Aaron Paul

Chris

Will Sasso

Will Sasso

Terry

Sky Ferreira

Sky Ferreira

Bridget Callahan

Pat Healy

Pat Healy

Ray

Alex Neustaedter

Alex Neustaedter

Tyler Hanrick

E. Roger Mitchell

E. Roger Mitchell

Det. Sergeant Morris

Kentucker Audley

Kentucker Audley

Brett Tobeck

Aidan McGraw

Aidan McGraw

Jesse (Age 7)

Creative team

Directed by: Jake Scott
Written by: Brad Ingelsby
Produced by: Ridley Scott
Brad Feinstein

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