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American Fable

2017Movie1 h 36 minNR

DramaThriller
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic556.0Rotten Tomatoes76%41%

A nerve-racking, moving drama movie about the mind and growing up, with standout cinematography and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

When 11-year-old Gitty discovers that her father, Abe, a good and beloved farmer, is holding a wealthy man hostage in their abandoned silo in order to save their suffering farm, she befriends the captive in secret. As the truth unfolds about who he is and what will happen if he escapes, Gitty chooses to confront the thin line between reality and fiction.

Feels like

  • Rural Gothic Thriller
  • Dark Fairy Tale
  • Psychological Drama
  • Childhood Innocence Lost
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Economic Desperation
  • Family Secrets
  • Unsettling Atmosphere
  • Coming-of-Age Story

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Anne Hamilton
Written by
Anne Hamilton
Produced by
Kishori Rajan, Anne Hamilton
Music by
Gingger Shankar

Everyone

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Facts

February 17, 2017 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
February 17, 2017
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream American Fable?"

Questions about American Fable

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream American Fable?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance Now

In the United States, American Fable streams on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is American Fable worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 55). Critics rate it higher (66 out of 100) than audiences (53).

Will I feel good after watching American Fable?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.