American Fiction(2023)
“Once you go full black, you ain't never going back!”
Overview
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.
Director
Cord Jefferson
Studio
MRC
Budget
$16M
Revenue
$22M
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2023
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$16M
Box Office
$22M
Production Companies
MRC • T-Street • 3 Arts Entertainment
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Where can I watch American Fiction?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for American Fiction (2023).
What is American Fiction about?▼
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.
Who directed American Fiction?▼
American Fiction was directed by Cord Jefferson and released in 2023. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is American Fiction?▼
American Fiction has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in American Fiction?▼
The cast of American Fiction includes 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 and more.
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