American Woman

Roadside Attractions | Release Date: June 14, 2019

7.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 20 Ratings

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JumpCut_OnlineOct 20, 2019

It feels strange to say this about a film where a woman loses her daughter, but American Woman isn’t a sad movie. It’s an incredibly hopeful movie about a woman who had a very sad thing happen to her, and she somehow found the strength toIt feels strange to say this about a film where a woman loses her daughter, but American Woman isn’t a sad movie. It’s an incredibly hopeful movie about a woman who had a very sad thing happen to her, and she somehow found the strength to build a better life and not close herself off from people who love her. In “American Woman,” Debra doesn’t just survive: she lives.… Expand

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The3AcademySinsJan 4, 2020

American Woman is a moving drama that follows a woman living in an American small town for over ten years. Specifically, it follows her from the day she moves into a house with her teenage daughter and grandson, to the day she moves out ofAmerican Woman is a moving drama that follows a woman living in an American small town for over ten years. Specifically, it follows her from the day she moves into a house with her teenage daughter and grandson, to the day she moves out of the house over a decade later. Deb, our heroine, powerfully played by Sienna Miller, finds herself with a terrible hand in life. She has been dealt this hand by a mixture of fate and her own poor decisions. I really hated Deb at the beginning of the movie, but by the end, I couldn't help but empathize and even love her. The story, the visual themes and motiffs, and the direction are the highlights of this movie. The soundtrack and supporting cast kind of suck at times, but there is enough philosophical and dramatic meat here to really warrant a close watch, particularly if you are a fan of American drama.… Expand

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netflicJun 17, 2019

It is an emotional drama about the life of a small town single mom that spans more than 10 years of her life filled with wild rollercoaster of events.

At first I felt that I did not like the title of the movie. But when the protagonistIt is an emotional drama about the life of a small town single mom that spans more than 10 years of her life filled with wild rollercoaster of events.

At first I felt that I did not like the title of the movie. But when the protagonist Debbie revealed her real character with persistence, perseverance and willpower, I realized that the title was quite adequate and fitting.

Debbie is played by Sienna Miller, and that is one of the best performances I’ve seen this year so far.
The whole cast has done fantastic job. Especially I loved Christine Hendricks playing Debbie’s sister Katherine.

The whole movie looks and feels incredibly real.

Overall, in my opinion it is Oscar caliber movie and should not be missed.… Expand

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FadeBlackFeb 16, 2023

While the acting performance by Miller is phenomenal...almost everything else about the movie could not be more of a waste. The protagonist that Miller plays is not simply 'flawed,' she is as unlikeable as anyone can be, but the film doesn'tWhile the acting performance by Miller is phenomenal...almost everything else about the movie could not be more of a waste. The protagonist that Miller plays is not simply 'flawed,' she is as unlikeable as anyone can be, but the film doesn't even seem to realize that. What is more, almost none of the plot is actually focused on the main mystery that the story advertises, in fact it is hardly touched at all. Instead, almost the entirety of the runtime is focused on screaming matches between a family. Other than the acting, just nothing much of value in this film.… Expand

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DeanomiteFeb 18, 2020

nag nag nag nag nag nag. I made it about 20 minutes in, probably not the target audience.

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Mauro_LanariNov 28, 2020

(Mauro Lanari)
Tragedy, drama or melodrama? When even a serial killer is included in a study of a working-class character, how does that differ from a poverty porn?

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DawdlingPoetNov 25, 2021

This is a somewhat sobering drama film that centres on a missing sibling. It depicts domestic violence and features some good performances. It has a surprisingly subtle feel about it. Some may say its a bit slow pace wise but I thought itThis is a somewhat sobering drama film that centres on a missing sibling. It depicts domestic violence and features some good performances. It has a surprisingly subtle feel about it. Some may say its a bit slow pace wise but I thought it wasn't bad, as the viewer gets slow insights into the family dynamic, which keep us interested to keep watching and see what we learn next. Its one of those films which might have you guessing what is next to come, the next twist etc. A good film, worth a watch, yes I'd recommend it.… Expand

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