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2016 · 163 min · R

American Honey

Directed by Andrea Arnold · Drama

American Honey (2016) is a Drama film, directed by Andrea Arnold set in Kansas City during the 2010s, in summer. It runs 163 minutes and is rated R.

A road trip, with a melancholic and contemplative tone. Themes of coming of age, freedom & oppression, and identity run throughout.

Cinematography
Robbie Ryan
Cast
Sasha LaneShia LaBeoufRiley KeoughArielle HolmesMcCaul LombardiCrystal IceVeronica EzellRaymond Coalson

The world of this film

Setting

When
Season

Premise & themes

Premise
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale LedEnsemble
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction
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