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American Honey

2016·Movie
2h 43min·R

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Nothing to lose.

A restless teenager escapes her troubled home and joins a traveling crew of young drifters selling magazines across the American Midwest. Immersed in a world of reckless partying, risky hustles, and fleeting romances, she searches for freedom and belonging on the open road.
Coming-of-Age DramaMisfit CrewRoad TripYouthful RebellionAmerican MidwestPoverty and ExploitationDrifting and SearchingVisual StorytellingMelancholy Mood

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream American Honey legally?

American Honey is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 Honey worth watching?

73
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is American Honey rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is American Honey?

2 h 43 min

American Honey runs 2 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on American Honey?

Critics80
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate American Honey higher (80) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was American Honey a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 65% of its budget.

What language is American Honey in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch American Honey?

67AEAOARATAUAZBEBFBGBOBRBYBZCA+53

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for American Honey in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does American Honey use?

Wild Teen PartyThe ConSlice of LifeAlpha BitchHypocriteRagtag Bunch of MisfitsI Shall Taunt YouMaking Love in All the Wrong PlacesAmbiguous SituationDysfunction JunctionHouse SquattingIntimate Lotion Applicationand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for American Honey, including Wild Teen Party, The Con, Slice of Life.