An American Crime

1h 37m · 2007 · Directed by Tommy O'Haver · 3.2 / 5 on Letterboxd

An American Crime (2007) runs 1h 37m, directed by Tommy O'Haver. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.

Genres: Crime, Drama, Horror

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)