American Venus (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2007, American Venus is a drama film directed by Bruce Sweeney, running about 81 minutes. “Take your best shot.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jenna Lane is a young woman trying to escape family pressure to become an Olympic athlete and define her own individuality. Her mother is Celia, a deeply disturbed woman with addictions to emotional abuse and handguns. As she attempts to manipulate Jenna and feed her addictions, Celia grows increasingly irrational and ultimately spirals out of control.
Who’s in it. American Venus stars Rebecca De Mornay as Celia, Jane McGregor as Jenna, Matt Craven as Bob and Nicholas Lea as Dougie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, American Venus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Venus page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Venus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Venus (2007)?
- In US, American Venus is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Venus worth watching?
- American Venus holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Venus?
- American Venus stars Rebecca De Mornay, Jane McGregor, Matt Craven, Nicholas Lea and Ryan McDonald.