- Release Date: 2007
- Runtime: 98 min
- Genre: Drama
- Starring: Ellen Page, Hayley McFarland, Nick Searcy, Romy Rosemont ... see all
- Director: Tommy O'Haver
- Plot: Based on a true story that shocked the nation in 1965, the film recounts one of the most shocking crimes ever committed against a single victim. Sylvia and Jennie Fae... Read more
User Reviews
A must watch movie
Feb 05, 2009
wacooleroy - yahoo.com
Feb 05, 2009wacooleroy - yahoo.com
This is a movie thst should be mandatory for all who are employeed in child protective services across this country to watch as a step to being employeed. This movie will never see the light of day because the movie makers... Full review
Sick and Disgusting
Jan 03, 2009
t.kirby - yahoo.com
Jan 03, 2009t.kirby - yahoo.com
What this woman from Indiana did: which was imprisoning a teenage girl in her basement, beat her, burn her with cigarettes, and then have her own children plus other neighborhood children come over and "play" with this girl, Sylvia, by torturing... Full review
Horrific. Tear-inducing. Not for the weak-hearted.
Dec 29, 2008
spanish_is_hard1221 - yahoo.com
Dec 29, 2008spanish_is_hard1221 - yahoo.com
If this movie doesn't bring somebody to tears, I don't know what will. It's the tragic, true story of Sylvia Likens, a poor girl who was brutally tortured and murdered by Gertrude Benizewski and her children. Ellen Page's performance produces shivers... Full review
GREAT EMOTIONAL MOVIE
Oct 13, 2008
robertocausey2004 - yahoo.com
Oct 13, 2008robertocausey2004 - yahoo.com
wow it was a total dramatic ride .....the movie had a very very powerful emotion to it that of anger...and I think anyone who sees this movie and is sane obviosly is seriously outraged with such atrocious acts ........its a real... Full review
This is BullShi!!!
Oct 06, 2008
sexymama2096 - yahoo.com
Oct 06, 2008sexymama2096 - yahoo.com
how on earth can people be so cruel. why were people so stupid. the school if they didnt see her at skool wouldnt they call her parents and ask? no! and for those neighbors who sat there and heard all of... Full review
An american crime
Sep 17, 2008
javierporras1983 - yahoo.com
Sep 17, 2008javierporras1983 - yahoo.com
This movie reveal how many cases like this where usual back in the sixtys, thank god we have better laws agains this horrific thinks that people do to childrens, did you know this movie is base on a true story?, i... Full review
I NEVER EXPECTED THIS
Sep 09, 2008
bigmo_402 - yahoo.com
Sep 09, 2008bigmo_402 - yahoo.com
This started out a little slow but when it picked up I can't believe people acted like that. If you can just imagine what else she probaly went through down there. We saw the PG-13 version I'm sure. When did she... Full review
Great Movie
Aug 21, 2008
hedyhughes - yahoo.com
Aug 21, 2008hedyhughes - yahoo.com
This movie was very heart wreching. The acting was great. The story was true and very sad. But a wonderful movie.... Full review
An earth-shattering biopic that's not to be missed.
Aug 16, 2008
chrishaydon_63 - imdb.com
Aug 16, 2008chrishaydon_63 - imdb.com
First things first, 'An American Crime' is not for everyone. Even stern stomachs will feel sick with upset and aggression during this film. It isn't pleasant and being based on a true story just makes the whole picture worse. However, this... Full review
Absolutely Genius
Aug 13, 2008
predalien453 - yahoo.com
Aug 13, 2008predalien453 - yahoo.com
This has to be one of the best crime movies I have seen in many, many years. The film was disturbing, sad, well written, and extremely well executed. This is a must see for all, it can change lives, opinions, and... Full review
Critics Reviews
| May 04, 2009The Celebrity Cafe
I would recommend this movie to anyone interested in crime dramas or psychological films.....Catherine Keener gives an excellent performance as the woman inflicting so much pain on the child..... ... Full Review
| Dec 12, 2008associatedcontent.com
This movie also happened to feature one of my favorite stars, Ellen Page!....The main reason this story is so horrific is the fact.... ... Full Review
| Dec 12, 2008associatedcontent.com
This movie also happened to feature one of my favorite stars, Ellen Page!....while she was tied up in their basement.The main reason this story is so horrific is the fact.... ... Full Review
| Aug 19, 2008Bloody-Disgusting
AMERICAN CRIME is one of the most shocking crimes ever because these poor children were also mentally abused and will now be scarred for the rest of their lives.
Ellen Page, as always, is phenomenal in her role.
... Full Review
| Aug 19, 2008Bloody-Disgusting
Whats so unfortunate about this film is that its really good, and incredibly accurate.
Ellen Page, as always, is phenomenal in her role.
No matter what path the film takes youre leaving the theater feeling like crap.
Because its a horrendous story
... Full Review
News
Rene Ridinger joins mPRm
hollywoodreporter.com –
2009-05-07
Rene Ridinger has joined mPRm Public Relations as a vice president. Ridinger will oversee the company's film practice as well as consult on television and DVD accounts, while reporting to exec vp and COO Alan Amman. ... Full Article
An American Crime
popsyndicate.com –
2008-09-01
DVD column for Aug. 19. Highlights of the week include Street Kings and An American Crime.
canada.com –
2008-08-19
Katherine Monk, Canwest News Service Published: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Street Kings: Two-and-a-half stars out of five - While David Ayer's Harsh Times proved to be a potent antidote to glammed-up images of criminal behaviour, Street Kings proves Ayer's success... ... Full Article
An American Crime
slantmagazine.com –
2008-08-18
Get ready for tomorrow as this is one of the best Horror In Your House lists this year. Not only will you be able to pick up Showtime's second season of DEXTER (why aren't you watching yet!!!), but you can... ... Full Article
Anatomy of an American Crime
canada.com –
2008-08-12
Keener smiles, and with that sexy mischievous twinkle in her eye, looks back at Page with a ``yeah, right'' look that conjures the hint of a grin on the Haligonian's porcelain face. ``I think there were moments when we weren't... ... Full Article

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