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1985·PG

My American Cousin

"He was a charming runaway in a big, fancy car who dazzled me completely..."

Drama1h 30m

🍅60%

🍅

60%

Tomatometer

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61%

Popcornmeter

6.4

TMDB

Storyline

Sandy Wilcox is a pre-teen girl in rural 1950s British Columbia whose longing to be treated as an adult is roused even further when her older American cousin, Butch Walker, comes for a visit.

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Details

DirectorSandy Wilson

ReleasedNov 1, 1985

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guidePGUS

Studios

Peter O'Brien Independent PicturesBorderline Productions

CBC

Téléfilm Canada

Cast

Margaret Langrick

Margaret Langrick

Sandy Wilcox

John Wildman

John Wildman

Butch Walker

Richard Donat

Richard Donat

Major Wilcox

Jane Mortifee

Jane Mortifee

Kitty Wilcox

T.J. Scott

T.J. Scott

Lenny McPhee

Camille Henderson

Camille Henderson

Shirley Darling

Darsi Bailey

Thelma

Allison Hale

Lizzie

Samantha Jocelyn

Sue

Babs Chula

Babs Chula

Dolly Walker

Terrence Moore

Al Walker

Brent Severson

Johnny Wilcox

Reviews

4 reviews · 3 critics

2 fresh · 1 rotten

P

Paul Attanasio

RTWashington PostJan 1, 2000

Instead of filmmaking... we get fake intimacy.

M

Mary Ann Brussat

RTSpirituality & PracticeAug 18, 2004

An energetic and authentic portrait of a 12-year-old girl's coming of age that reveals the mixed feelings young people have about sex, rebellion, independence, and self-esteem

D

Dustin Putman

RTTheFilmFile.comJan 1, 2000

The film works a gentle spell around its viewer, and ends up leaving an unexpected lasting impression.

R

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Information

Title

My American Cousin

Released

Nov 1, 1985

Rated

PG

Region of Origin

Canada

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 30m

Status

Released

Studios

Peter O'Brien Independent Pictures, Borderline Productions

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