CRIME . 2007 . 1h 37m . 7.3/10

An American Crime_

"The true story of a child's punishment that became a woman's crime."

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

Starring Elliot Page, Catherine Keener, Hayley McFarland
7.3/10
Rating
1h 37m
Runtime
2007
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The true story of a child's punishment that became a woman's crime.

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

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Cast
Elliot Page stars as Sylvia Likens in An American Crime.
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Year context
An American Crime was released 19 years ago in 2007.
Overview
The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.
An American Crime is a Crime, Drama, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 37m.

BOX OFFICE

$2.0M
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (759 votes)
Budget
$2,000,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is An American Crime about?
The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.
How long is An American Crime?
An American Crime has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in An American Crime?
The cast of An American Crime includes Elliot Page, Catherine Keener, Hayley McFarland, Nick Searcy, Romy Rosemont.
What is the rating of An American Crime?
An American Crime has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 759 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Crime Drama Horror
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