My American Cousin (1985)

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

My American Cousin (1985) poster

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.

Director: Sandy Wilson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Richard Leiterman
Editing: Haida Paul
Production: Peter O'Brien Independent Pictures, Borderline Productions, CBC, Téléfilm Canada
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

canada, coming of age, summer, based on memoir or autobiography, semi autobiographical, woman director, teenage romance, 1950s, british columbia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My American Cousin about?
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.
Who directed My American Cousin?
My American Cousin was directed by Sandy Wilson.
Who stars in My American Cousin?
My American Cousin stars Margaret Langrick, John Wildman, Richard Donat, Jane Mortifee, T.J. Scott, Camille Henderson.
How long is My American Cousin?
My American Cousin has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is My American Cousin?
My American Cousin is a Drama film.
Where was My American Cousin produced?
My American Cousin was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of My American Cousin?
The themes of My American Cousin include: Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.