American Folk
Seen it?2018 | 96 min | Music, Drama, Family
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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
- One for anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and families. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Liked Inside Llewyn Davis or Almost Famous? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Lively and easy to follow, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Heinz
- Joe PurdyElliott
- Amber RubarthJoni
- Krisha FairchildScottie
- David FineDale
- Bruce BeattyMike
- Elizabeth DennehyAnn
- Miranda LaDawn HillBianca
- Emma ThatcherEmily
- Holger Moncada Jr.Alejandro
- Julian GopalCarlos