American Fable

Name: American Fable
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2017-02-17
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Peyton Kennedy, Richard Schiff, Kip Pardue, Zuleikha Robinson, Rusty Schwimmer

2017·Movie·NR·96 min·★ 6.1(98)

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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.

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About American Fable

American Fable is a 2017 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Anne Hamilton. The cast is led by Peyton Kennedy, Richard Schiff, Kip Pardue. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+.

American Fable was produced by Prime Mover Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 17, 2017, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Anne Hamilton
Writers: Anne Hamilton
Release date: February 17, 2017
OTT release: February 17, 2017
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Prime Mover Pictures

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American Fable cast & crew

American Fable was directed by Anne Hamilton and written by Anne Hamilton.

The cast features Peyton Kennedy as Gitty, Richard Schiff as Jonathan, Kip Pardue as Abe, Zuleikha Robinson as Vera, Rusty Schwimmer as Ethel, and Marci Miller as Sarah.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gingger Shankar, cinematography is by Wyatt Garfield, and it was produced by Kishori Rajan and Anne Hamilton.

Is American Fable worth watching?

American Fable holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 98 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and thriller, American Fable is worth a place on your watchlist.

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It first became available to stream digitally on February 17, 2017.

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