An American Crime

An American Crime (2007)

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.

star 7.3 7.2 40%
  • Release Date: 2007-07-27
  • Runtime: 1h 37min
  • Director: Tommy O'Haver

Where to Watch An American Crime Online

You can now watch An American Crime online on the following streaming services in the United States.

  • Trailer

    Cast

    • Elliot Page

      Sylvia Likens

    • Catherine Keener

      Gertrude Baniszewski

    • Hayley McFarland

      Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens

    • Nick Searcy

      Lester Likens

    • Romy Rosemont

      Betty Likens

    • Ari Graynor

      Paula Baniszewski

    • Scout Taylor-Compton

      Stephanie Baniszewski

    • Tristan Jarred

      Johnny Baniszewski

    • Hannah Leigh

      Shirley Baniszewski

    • Bradley Whitford

      Prosecutor

    • James Franco

      Andy

    • Scott Eastwood

      Eric

    • Michael O'Keefe

      Reverend Bill Collier

    • Carlie Westerman

      Marie Baniszewski

    • Michelle Benes

      Hope Orbach

    • Jeremy Sumpter

      Coy Hubbard

    • Brian Geraghty

      Bradley

    • Channing Nichols

      Patty

    • Michael Welch

      Teddy

    • Evan Peters

      Ricky Hobbs

    • Amy Ferguson

      Sally

    • Will Carter

      Officer Waters

    • Edward James Gage

      Bailiff

    • Patricia Place

      Mrs. Doyle

    • Paul Grace

      Cottin Candy Vendor (uncredited)

    • James Meehan

      Defense Attorney (uncredited)

    • Paul Palo

      Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)

    • Gary Sievers

      Carnie (uncredited)

    Related Movies