# Where to watch An American Affair (2008) in the UK

> An American Affair (2008) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2008  
**Runtime:** 93 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T21:48:23.814Z)  

## Synopsis

In the early 1960s, teenager Adam Stafford (Cameron Bright) becomes obsessed with his new neighbor, Catherine Caswell (Gretchen Mol), a divorcée and free spirit. Stafford spies on Caswell as she meets with strange men, and, despite the warnings of his conservative parents, he begins working for her as a gardener. Amid rumors of her affair with President Kennedy, the two become close, but political intrigue surrounding her acquaintances soon infringes on their friendship.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=An%20American%20Affair&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=An%20American%20Affair&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=An%20American%20Affair&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=An%20American%20Affair)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=An%20American%20Affair&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=An%20American%20Affair&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=An%20American%20Affair+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=An%20American%20Affair)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=An%20American%20Affair&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=An%20American%20Affair&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=An%20American%20Affair+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream An American Affair in the UK?**

An American Affair (2008) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 An American Affair?**

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, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of An American Affair?**

Yes. An American Affair can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, 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 An American Affair on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

An American Affair is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/20263/an-american-affair-2008
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/qvvxmZJich3ai0f8T65PAXPMeYi.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/20263/an-american-affair-2008.json

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