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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 hopeful tone. Themes of coming of age and identity run throughout.

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

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Kansas City
When
Season

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
Coming Of AgeIdentity
Tone
MelancholicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
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