

American Fable
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
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.
How and where to watch American Fable
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It first became available to stream digitally on February 17, 2017.
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Cast of American Fable

Peyton Kennedy
Gitty

Richard Schiff
Jonathan

Kip Pardue
Abe

Zuleikha Robinson
Vera

Rusty Schwimmer
Ethel

Marci Miller
Sarah

Gavin Macintosh
Martin

Theresa Tilly
Anna Winters
Charlie Babbo
Michael

Spencer Moss
Heidi
Megan Renner Rieck
Dairy Farmer

Karen Woditsch
Doctor
American Fable — FAQs
▸Where can I watch American Fable in United States?
American Fable is streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is American Fable on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — American Fable is currently available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is American Fable in?
American Fable is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is American Fable?
American Fable runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is American Fable rated?
American Fable is rated NR. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 98 ratings.
▸When did American Fable release on OTT?
American Fable became available digitally on February 17, 2017.











