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American Woman

2018·Movie
1h 51min·R
74
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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Never lose hope.

A young grandmother in a small Pennsylvania town raises her daughter's child after the girl disappears. All the while, a desperate search for her continues.
Missing Persons MysterySmall Town DramaGrief and LossFamily TraumaPsychological TensionCharacter-DrivenBleak AtmosphereMoral Ambiguity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream American Woman legally?

American Woman is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is American Woman worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is American Woman rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is American Woman?

1 h 51 min

American Woman runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on American Woman?

Critics79
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see American Woman much the same way.

What language is American Woman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch American Woman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for American Woman in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.