American Fiction 2023
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SplatA novelist fed up with the establishment profiting from "Black" entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Thelonious 'Monk' Ellison
as Arthur
as Coraline
as Agnes Ellison
as Clifford Ellison
as Brittany
as Leo
as Mandel
as Gilda
as Matthew Wilson
Director:
Writer:
Percival Everett, Cord Jefferson
Stars:
Jeffrey Wright, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams, Sterling K. Brown, Skyler Wright, John Ales, Patrick Fischler, Carmen Cusack, Joseph Marrella,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
2023 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
117 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
American Fiction
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Thelonious 'Monk' Ellison
as Arthur
as Coraline
as Agnes Ellison
as Clifford Ellison
as Brittany
as Leo
as Mandel
as Gilda
as Matthew Wilson
as Jordan Phillips
as Sintara Golden
as Sintara's Moderator
as Clinic Receptionist
as Lisa Ellison
as Lorraine
as Ned
as Woman on Patio
as Phillip
as Jelani
as Bulger's Nurse
as Dr. Bulger
as Van Go Jenkins
as Willy the Wonker
as Paula Baderman
as Maynard
as Luz Borquez
as Carl Brunt
as Layne
as Wiley Valdespino
as Arthur's Intern
as Wilson Harnet
as Ailene Hoover
as Jon Daniel Sigmarsen
as Nursing Home Orderly
as John Bosco
as Dr. Tiefel
as Kenya Dunston
as Burt
as Kenny
as Alvin
as Wiley's Assistant
as Plainclothes Cop
as Gaby (uncredited)
as Nursing Home Orderly
as Teen (uncredited)
as Man At Book Fair (uncredited)
as Coffee Customer (uncredited)
as Lunch Patron (uncredited)
as Book-signing Guest / Awards Dinner Guest (uncredited)
as Book Convention Attendee (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as College Student (uncredited)
as Jeff (uncredited)
as Boston Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
as Waitress (uncredited)
as Personal Assistant (uncredited)
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