Americana

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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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Tony Tost

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Sydney Sweeney

Penny Jo Poplin

Paul Walter Hauser

Lefty Ledbetter

Zahn McClarnon

Ghost Eye

Eric Dane

Dillon MacIntosh

Simon Rex

Roy Lee Dean

Ben Kenigsberg

New York Times

A slick and skillful debut feature from the writer-director Tony Tost.

Aug 14, 2025

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

A sluggish and monotonous country-ified neo-noir that fails to innovate and, worse, to utilize its magnetic leading lady and her capable co-stars.

Aug 13, 2025

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Tim Grierson

Screen International

Americana wants to present forgotten everyday people who possess endearingly unusual traits. But Tost’s writing is not sharp enough to allow his characters to rise above their mannerisms.

Aug 11, 2025

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Alex Maidy

JoBlo's Movie Network

While some will not be as enthralled by Americana, they will be impressed by Halsey, Zahn McClendon, and the prospect of the talent on display from Tony Tost and what he will make next.

Rated: 8/10

Aug 14, 2025

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Andrew Parker

The Gate

It’s more of a good time than a great movie, but in these lazy, waning days of summer when original, quality entertainment tends to be in shorter supply, Americana is a welcome change of pace.

Rated: 7/10

Aug 14, 2025

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Jesse Hassenger

Paste Magazine

Tost gives his talented cast above-average dialogue for this sort of thing. It may take a while to feel certain that he’s on the level, but the movie is more sincere than smarmy.

Rated: 6.7/10

Aug 14, 2025

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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
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, Limited
Runtime: 1h 47m