This warm, funny Canadian coming-of-age comedy is set in a small British Columbia town during the early 1960s, where teenage Karen navigates first crushes, family tensions, and the arrival of her charming, rebellious American cousin. Lighthearted on the surface but quietly thoughtful underneath, My American Cousin captures the awkwardness of growing up and the pull between innocence and independence.
A sleeper hit of 1980s Canadian cinema, the film is remembered for its natural performances, period soundtrack, and bittersweet tone—equal parts nostalgia and self-discovery.
