The American

1h 50m · 2023 · Directed by James Napier Robertson · 3.4 / 5 on Letterboxd

The American (2023) runs 1h 50m, directed by James Napier Robertson. 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.

American ballet dancer Joy Womack is accepted into Moscow's infamously tough Bolshoi Ballet Academy, with the dream of becoming a great ballerina.

Genres: Drama

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