Arkansas

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Arkansas

R

2020

1h 55m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

Comedy

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A series of mistakes leads to a deadly collision between two criminals and a drug kingpin in Arkansas.

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Arkansas has an appealing low-key charm, but this character-driven neo-noir is too diffuse and derivative to leave much of an impression.

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Edward Porter

The Times (UK)

The dialogue is hard-boiled and the cast includes reliable tough talkers: John Malkovich, Vince Vaughn and Michael K Williams.

Aug 22, 2022

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David Hughes

Empire Magazine

Feeling like a relic from the wave of '90s crime ensembles that followed in Tarantino's wake, Arkansas not only squanders some good talent, it's a tragic waste of a fine book.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 14, 2020

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Ellen E Jones

Guardian

As a collection of smart-mouthed southern ne'er-do-wells, Arkansas amuses, but as a showcase for colourful 70s menswear, it excels.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 10, 2020

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Clarke Duke’s directorial debut is a southern crime saga that practically drips with a style all its own.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 28, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

That balance between a Southern black comedy and a gritty crime thriller is one of the most impressive things about Clark Duke’s entertaining debut.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 19, 2022

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Alix Turner

Filmotomy

Arkansas is a blend of affectionate, easy going and satisfying - not something I expected to write regarding a film focusing on American drug-runners.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 9, 2021

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Chris B

Really boring and uninteresting. I knew it was bad when my low I.Q., wife beating, Trump loving brother kept going on about it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/02/25

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Faith B

I enjoyed this. Found it by accident, and now I have a new comfort watch. I like the performances, especially Liam Hemsworth whose delivery sounds like an homage to Tommy Lee Jones. It looks good, the dialogue is good, and the story moves forward in satisfying and surprising waves. Great soundtrack. All in all, a good little movie to chill with.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/23/25

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Ian S

An average version of the quirky crime genre, with some phoned in performances and weak writing. About half as good as any Justified episode.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Tom M

Contains some witty dialogue, eccentric characters and a bit of gory violence. A cut price Coen Bros. or Tarantino lite. Enjoyable for the most part. Doesn't always add up, but worth a look.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/27/25

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Audience Member

Ok, this is almost collection worthy but just isn't gonna make the cut. It's not awful. and Vaughn and Malkovich are always fun to watch but the story is kind of convoluted and the story simply isn't that interesting. It peels off in a kind of cause and effect manner and doesn't get into the motivations or emotions of its characters.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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bob c

Vince Vaughn good, story ok, badly edited, Hemsworth can’t act other than look groomed good, muddled. Malkovich retired years prior.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/25

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A series of mistakes leads to a deadly collision between two criminals and a drug kingpin in Arkansas.

Director: Clark Duke
Producer: Clark Duke, Patrick Hibler, Martin Sprock, Jeff Rice
Screenwriter: Andrew Boonkrong
Production Co: Don Kee Productions, Jeff Rice Films, StoryBoard Media, Buffalo 8 Productions
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Drug Material|Brief Nudity|Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 5, 2020
Runtime: 1h 55m

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