An American Crime
Directed by Tommy O'HaverThe true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.
- Jacqui webbOctober 31, 2025I was enraged at what that hideous woman did to Sylvie. I could not believe the level of sadistic and disgusting things that monster did. I was so glad when she was committed to 20 years jail, but honestly, she should have been in there for the term of her scumbag life. I hope the other inmates learned of her atrocities and gave out their own justice. Ellen Page, as always, was brilliant. I'm exhausted and quite upset after watching this. I give it 10 out of 10.
- "THE MOVIE FANATIC"April 18, 2026A deeply disturbing & depressing film that is a one time watch only type of film!!! However all of the acting across the board is fantastic...and An American Crime is a film that saddened me to my core. Its one of those films that you'll never forget...even if you watch it just once in your life, a very powerful film indeed!!!!
An American Crime Trivia
An American Crime was released on December 7, 2007.
An American Crime was directed by Tommy O'Haver.
An American Crime has a runtime of 1h 37m.
An American Crime was produced by Jocelyn Hayes.
The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.
The key characters in An American Crime are Sylvia Likens (Elliot Page), Gertrude Baniszewski (Catherine Keener), Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens (Hayley McFarland).
An American Crime is rated R.
An American Crime is a Crime, Drama, Biography film.
An American Crime has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10.
An American Crime had a budget of $2M.
An American Crime has made $1.3M at the box office.