American Woman
Seen it?2018 | 111 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A young grandmother in a small Pennsylvania town raises her daughter's child after the girl disappears. All the while, a desperate search for her continues.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$237K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 72K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jake Scott
- Sienna MillerDeb Callahan
- Christina HendricksKath
- Aaron PaulChris
- Will SassoTerry
- Sky FerreiraBridget Callahan
- Pat HealyRay
- Alex NeustaedterTyler Hanrick
- E. Roger MitchellDet. Sergeant Morris
- Kentucker AudleyBrett Tobeck
- Aidan McGrawJesse (Age 7)