Gimly
4/10The distance between _American Fable_ and "good" is pretty substantial, but still, points for originality. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._
Reviewed on June 23, 2017
American Fable(2017)
6.1(102)1h 36m2017-02-17
DramaThriller
American Fable Synopsis
When 11-year-old Gitty discovers that her father, Abe, a good and beloved farmer, is holding a wealthy man hostage in their abandoned silo in order to save their suffering farm, she befriends the captive in secret. As the truth unfolds about who he is and what will happen if he escapes, Gitty chooses to confront the thin line between reality and fiction.
American Fable (2017) is a drama and thriller film directed by Anne Hamilton, released on February 17, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Peyton Kennedy, Richard Schiff, Kip Pardue and Zuleikha Robinson. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 102 ratings.
- Director:
- Anne Hamilton
- Writers:
- Anne Hamilton
- Producers:
- Anne Hamilton, Kishori Rajan
- Cinematographer:
- Wyatt Garfield
- Composer:
- Gingger Shankar
- Production:
- Prime Mover Pictures
- Status:
- Released
American Fable (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for American Fable before you stream it.
American Fable Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peyton Kennedy
as Gitty
Richard Schiff
as Jonathan
Kip Pardue
as Abe
Zuleikha Robinson
as Vera
Rusty Schwimmer
as Ethel
Marci Miller
as Sarah
Gavin Macintosh
as Martin
Theresa Tilly
as Anna Winters
- Charlie Babbo
Charlie Babbo
as Michael
Spencer Moss
as Heidi
- Megan Renner Rieck
Megan Renner Rieck
as Dairy Farmer
Karen Woditsch
as Doctor
Key crew
Directed by Anne Hamilton, written by Anne Hamilton, produced by Anne Hamilton and Kishori Rajan.
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American Fable Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 102 ratings.
Reno
7/10**So innocent, imaginative young kid, and then there's an adult world full of complications.** A thriller from a debutante writer, director. Obviously she did not get support from a big production house, but within the small scale, she has given a nice film. Of course, there were a few flaws. Particularly in the writing section. Overall, the film is very intriguing. The music, locations, performances supported the…
Reviewed on February 4, 2018
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American Fable – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Fable online?
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American Fable (2017) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in American Fable?
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The main cast of American Fable (2017) includes Peyton Kennedy, Richard Schiff, Kip Pardue, Zuleikha Robinson and Rusty Schwimmer. The film was directed by Anne Hamilton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Fable released?
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American Fable was released on February 17, 2017 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is American Fable worth watching?
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American Fable (2017) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 102 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for American Fable?
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