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American Honey Explores Youth's Struggles Amid Sales Deceit

4/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

American Honey, directed by Andrea Arnold, follows Star, a young woman in Oklahoma who escapes a troubled life by joining magazine salespeople.
She becomes infatuated with Jake, who trains her in sales but also engages in deceitful practices.
Critics note the film's lengthy runtime and slice-of-life approach, which may leave compelling character stories unexplored.
The film holds a 79% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is currently streaming on Netflix.

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Story summary

American Honey, directed by Andrea Arnold, follows Star, a young woman in Oklahoma who escapes a troubled life by joining magazine salespeople.
She becomes infatuated with Jake, who trains her in sales but also engages in deceitful practices.
Critics note the film's lengthy runtime and slice-of-life approach, which may leave compelling character stories unexplored.
The film holds a 79% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is currently streaming on Netflix.