National Anthem
Seen it?2024 | 99 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Brokeback Mountain or God's Own Country, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
A 21-year old construction worker in rural New Mexico joins a community of queer ranchers and rodeo performers in search of their own version of the American dream.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$268K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luke Gilford
- Charlie PlummerDylan
- Eve LindleySky
- Rene RosadoPepe
- Mason Alexander ParkCarrie
- Robyn LivelyFiona
- Joey DeLeonCassidy
- Lee KnightLee
- Fernando CasablancasLevi
- Alexander Alayon Jr.Road Worker
- Mark SivertsenRick