American Folk

2018·Movie
1h 36min

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American Folk fingerprint

Striking style, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue and characters

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

They shared their voices to heal a nation.

Two strangers, both folk musicians stranded in California, take a road trip to New York in the days after 9/11. A story about the kindness of strangers and the power of music.
Indie Road TripFolk MusicPost-9/11 SettingHuman ConnectionQuietly PoignantCharacter-DrivenHeartwarming & HopefulAuthentic DialogueSoothing Atmosphere

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about American Folk

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Where can I stream American Folk legally?

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

Is American Folk worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is American Folk?

1 h 36 min

American Folk runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on American Folk?

Critics69
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see American Folk much the same way.

What language is American Folk in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch American Folk?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for American Folk in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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