American Honey
Synopsis
A restless teenager escapes her troubled home and joins a traveling crew of young drifters selling magazines across the American Midwest. Immersed in a world of reckless partying, risky hustles, and fleeting romances, she searches for freedom and belonging on the open road.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-21
Top Cast
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Sasha Lane
Star
Shia LaBeouf
Jake
Riley Keough
Krystal
Arielle Holmes
Pagan
McCaul Lombardi
Corey
Crystal Ice
Katness
Veronica Ezell
QT
Raymond Coalson
JJ
Garry Howell
Austin
Chad Cox
Billy
Kenneth Kory Tucker
Sean
Isaiah Stone
Kalium
Dakota Powers
Runt
Shawna Rae Moseley
Shaunte
Christopher David Wright
Riley
Summer Hunsaker
Kelsey
Brody Hunsaker
Rubin
Johnny Pierce II
Nathan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 30, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 27, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.65x
-$1.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrea Arnold
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrea Arnold
- Original Title
- American Honey
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- BFI, Maven Screen Media, Film4 Productions, Parts & Labor, Pulse Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrea Arnold
Andrea Arnold
Robbie Ryan
Joe Bini
Thomas Benski, Marisa Clifford, Rose Garnett, Melissa Hook, Hardy Justice
Department Leadership Roster
Andrea Arnold
Director
Andrea Arnold
Writer
Joe Bini
Editor
Kelly McGehee
Production Design
Robbie Ryan
Director of Photography
Thomas Benski
Producer
Lars Knudsen
Producer
Lucas Ochoa
Producer
Pouya Shahbazian
Producer
Jay Van Hoy
Producer
Alice Weinberg
Producer
Alex Bovaird
Costume Design
Kent W. Luttrell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Honey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Honey about?
A restless teenager escapes her troubled home and joins a traveling crew of young drifters selling magazines across the American Midwest. Immersed in a world of reckless partying, risky hustles, and fleeting romances, she searches for freedom and belonging on the open road.
Who directed American Honey?
American Honey was directed by Andrea Arnold.
Who stars in American Honey?
The principal cast of American Honey includes Sasha Lane, Shia LaBeouf, Riley Keough, Arielle Holmes, McCaul Lombardi.
When was American Honey released and how long is it?
American Honey was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of American Honey?
American Honey had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $2.3M at the worldwide box office (0.65 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Honey?
American Honey holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).