The American 2010

Master assassin Jack (George Clooney) retreats to a serene Italian village after a job goes wrong—and finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of survival, redemption, and desire.

Prepare for a stylish, slow-burn thriller filled with tense silences, breathtaking European landscapes, and a performance that’s as brooding as it is captivating. Clooney delivers one of his most restrained, haunted turns yet, all against a visually lush backdrop you won’t soon forget. Born from a 1990 novel, this film weaves introspection with suspense in every frame.

Ever wonder what happens when a killer tries to disappear—but can’t escape his past? The American answers in the most atmospheric, cinematic way. Hit play and surrender to the quiet unraveling.
The American
The American 2010
George Clooney thriller

European slow burn

Assassin movie

Slow-burn thriller
Art house thriller
Anton Corbijn

Mystery thriller
Crime drama
Atmospheric cinema
Hidden gem 2010
Clooney performance
Cinematic landscapes