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Where to watch The American Friend (1977)
The American Friend is streaming on Prime Video in 5 countries, Amazon Arthaus Channel in 2 countries and Curzon Amazon Channel in 2 countries, plus 9 more services. It isn't on a subscription service in the US right now. In the UK, you can watch it on Curzon Amazon Channel.
The American Friend
Tom Ripley, an American who deals in forged art, is slighted at an auction in Hamburg by picture framer Jonathan Zimmerman. When Ripley is asked by gangster Raoul Minot to kill a rival, he suggests Zimmerman, and the two, exploiting Zimmerman's terminal illness, coerce him into being a hitman.
Also available regionally
Amazon Arthaus Channel
Curzon Amazon Channel
Oldflix
Arthaus+
Acontra Plus
Kirjastokino
IFI@Home
CG TV STREAMING
U-NEXT
Draken Film
Quick answers
Is The American Friend on Netflix?
No. The American Friend isn't on Netflix in any country right now.
Is The American Friend on Prime Video?
Yes, The American Friend is on Prime Video in 5 countries, including Denmark, Finland and Norway. It isn't on Prime Video in the US.
Is The American Friend on Disney+?
No. The American Friend isn't on Disney+ in any country right now.
Is The American Friend on Max?
No. The American Friend isn't on Max in any country right now.
Where can I watch The American Friend in the US?
The American Friend isn't on a subscription streaming service in the US right now. A VPN lets you watch it from a country where it is streaming.
Where can I watch The American Friend in the UK?
In the UK, The American Friend is streaming on Curzon Amazon Channel.
Where can I watch The American Friend in Canada?
The American Friend isn't on a subscription streaming service in Canada right now. A VPN lets you watch it from a country where it is streaming.
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Last updated October 7, 2026.