Where to watch The American Friend (1977) in the UK
The American Friend (1977) is currently available to stream in the UK on Curzon Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Curzon Home Cinema, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Tom Ripley, an American who deals in forged art, is slighted at an auction in Hamburg by picture framer Jonathan Zimmerman. When Ripley is asked by gangster Raoul Minot to kill a rival, he suggests Zimmerman, and the two, exploiting Zimmerman's terminal illness, coerce him into being a hitman.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The American Friend.
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Dennis HopperTom Ripley -
Bruno GanzJonathan Zimmermann -
Lisa KreuzerMarianne Zimmermann -
Gérard BlainRaoul Minot -
Nicholas RayDerwatt -
Samuel FullerThe American -
Peter LilienthalMarcangelo -
Daniel SchmidIgraham
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The American Friend — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The American Friend in the UK?
The American Friend (1977) is currently included in subscriptions to Curzon Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent The American Friend?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Curzon Home Cinema, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The American Friend?
Yes. The American Friend can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The American Friend on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
The American Friend is currently included with: Curzon Amazon Channel.
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