American Fiction 2023

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A 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.

Jeffrey Wright

as Thelonious 'Monk' Ellison

John Ortiz

as Arthur

Erika Alexander

as Coraline

Leslie Uggams

as Agnes Ellison

Sterling K. Brown

as Clifford Ellison

Skyler Wright

as Brittany

John Ales

as Leo

Patrick Fischler

as Mandel

Carmen Cusack

as Gilda

Joseph Marrella

as Matthew Wilson

Director:

Cord Jefferson

Writer:

Percival Everett, Cord Jefferson

Genres:

Comedy,Drama

Release Date:

2023 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

117 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

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.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

American Fiction

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Jeffrey Wright

as Thelonious 'Monk' Ellison

John Ortiz

as Arthur

Erika Alexander

as Coraline

Leslie Uggams

as Agnes Ellison

Sterling K. Brown

as Clifford Ellison

Skyler Wright

as Brittany

John Ales

as Leo

Patrick Fischler

as Mandel

Carmen Cusack

as Gilda

Joseph Marrella

as Matthew Wilson

Stephen Burrell

as Jordan Phillips

Issa Rae

as Sintara Golden

Nicole Kempskie

as Sintara's Moderator

Becki Dennis

as Clinic Receptionist

Tracee Ellis Ross

as Lisa Ellison

Myra Lucretia Taylor

as Lorraine

Kate Avallone

as Woman on Patio

Dustin Tucker

as Phillip

Michael Jibrin

as Jelani

Michele Proude

as Bulger's Nurse

David De Beck

as Dr. Bulger

Okieriete Onaodowan

as Van Go Jenkins

Keith David

as Willy the Wonker

Miriam Shor

as Paula Baderman

Greta Quispe

as Luz Borquez

J.C. MacKenzie

as Carl Brunt

Elle Sciore

as Layne

Adam Brody

as Wiley Valdespino

Justin Andrew Phillips

as Arthur's Intern

Neal Lerner

as Wilson Harnet

Jenn Harris

as Ailene Hoover

Bates Wilder

as Jon Daniel Sigmarsen

Jason Armani Martinez

as Nursing Home Orderly

Michael Cyril Creighton

as John Bosco

Celeste Oliva

as Dr. Tiefel

Megan Robinson

as Kenya Dunston

Chhoyang Cheshatsang

as Wiley's Assistant

Michael Malvesti

as Plainclothes Cop

Samantha Gordon

as Gaby (uncredited)

Jason Armani Martinez

as Nursing Home Orderly

Anu Bamidele

as Teen (uncredited)

Russell J. Gannon

as Man At Book Fair (uncredited)

Heidi Garza

as Coffee Customer (uncredited)

Josh Habib

as Lunch Patron (uncredited)

Ian Dylan Hunt

as Book-signing Guest / Awards Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Nahna James

as Book Convention Attendee (uncredited)

Emily Kokidko

as Student (uncredited)

Erin McAnespie

as College Student (uncredited)

Adrian M. Mompoint

as Jeff (uncredited)

Kevin Pitcairn

as Boston Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Anne Reardon

as Waitress (uncredited)

Cheryl Lee Thorup

as Personal Assistant (uncredited)

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