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Americana

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A gallery of dynamic characters clash over the possession of a rare Native American artifact in this wildly entertaining modern-day western. After the artifact falls onto the black market, a shy waitress with big dreams (Sydney Sweeney) teams up with a lovelorn military veteran (Paul Walter Hauser) to gain possession of it, putting them in the crosshairs of a ruthless criminal (Eric Dane) working on behalf of a Western antiquities dealer (Simon Rex). Bloodshed ensues when others join the battle, including the leader of an indigenous group (Zahn McClarnon) and a desperate woman fleeing her mysterious past (Halsey).

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Critics Consensus

Americana blends gritty charm, compelling performances, and cultural resonance, but its lack of narrative focus and inconsistent execution keep it from fully realizing its potential.

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Kyle Logan Chicago Reader Aug 25
Americana delivers as an enjoyable neo-western with some things to say and requisite genre thrills, but it’s unlikely to be remembered. Go to Full Review Brianna Zigler AV Club Aug 18
D+
The clichéd, forgettable work neither succeeds as a spoof nor as an earnest genre exercise by a wannabe indie-phenom wannabe. Go to Full Review Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle Aug 15
3/4
Though Hauser and Sweeney can’t exactly save the movie, they keep it from derailing. Go to Full Review Ned Lannamann Willamette Week Feb 28
It’s chock-full of wacky ideas but is missing the humor to make the wackiness sing. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba Jan 7
The film feels generic, less like a straight Tarantino knockoff than a rip-off of a Tarantino rip-off, like 2 Days in the Valley, than a rip-off of the real thing. Go to Full Review John Serba Decider Dec 2
Americana plays out with all the cliches of the ’90s “indie” crime caper, grinding most of its cast up in the gears of its twisty, logic-deprived nonsense. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jake Aug 29 not bad, very emotional, makes you think, makes you mad sad happy and crushes u all at the same time See more Colleen Aug 25 Really good modern day Western! See more Facebook U Aug 23 Loved the movie...great action. Good characters. See more Josh Aug 23 Worth the watch. Pretty good movie. A little long though. See more Justin Aug 22 I really liked this movie. I was interested from start to finish and Sydney Sweeney was amazing. She really shined in this. Definitely worth a watch if you like dark comedy and movies that are off the wall. See more Richard B Aug 21 Slow build up to a great ending. Both Sweeney and Halsey carried their own See more Read all reviews
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Tony Tost

Director

Sydney Sweeney

Penny Jo Poplin

Paul Walter Hauser

Lefty Ledbetter

Zahn McClarnon

Ghost Eye

Eric Dane

Dillon MacIntosh

Simon Rex

Roy Lee Dean

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Synopsis A gallery of dynamic characters clash over the possession of a rare Native American artifact in this wildly entertaining modern-day western. After the artifact falls onto the black market, a shy waitress with big dreams (Sydney Sweeney) teams up with a lovelorn military veteran (Paul Walter Hauser) to gain possession of it, putting them in the crosshairs of a ruthless criminal (Eric Dane) working on behalf of a Western antiquities dealer (Simon Rex). Bloodshed ensues when others join the battle, including the leader of an indigenous group (Zahn McClarnon) and a desperate woman fleeing her mysterious past (Halsey).
Director
Tony Tost
Producer
Alex Saks
Screenwriter
Tony Tost
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
BRON Studios, Saks Pictures Company
Rating
R (Violence|Some Sexual References|Language Throughout)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 15, 2025, Wide
Runtime
1h 47m