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National Anthem

Play trailer 2:29 Poster for National Anthem R Released Jul 12 1h 39m Drama LGBTQ+ Romance Western Play Trailer Watchlist
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Dylan (Charlie Plummer), a soft-spoken 21-year-old construction worker, is the de facto father figure to his little brother and works odd jobs to help the family get by. After he finds himself with the opportunity to work at a ranch, he is welcomed by a vibrant community of rodeo performers who openly explore their identities and sexuality. He is especially drawn to Sky (Eve Lindley), a force of nature who Dylan connects with deeply, as he begins to forge his own identity.
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A soulful exploration of sexual fluidity with a vivid Americana backdrop, National Anthem earns a salute.

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Adam Kempenaar Filmspotting The film’s tenderness is borne from its tactility, an emphasis on the physical touch that connects characters. Rated: 4/5 Aug 9, 2024 Full Review Ty Burr Washington Post National Anthem is at its openhearted, poetically inclined best when observing an alternate vision of the American West that’s no less possible for being radical. Rated: 3/4 Jul 18, 2024 Full Review Saffron Maeve Globe and Mail A tender and uncomplicated tale about a young man feeling through his sexuality after a troupe of queer ranchers take him under their wing. Jul 15, 2024 Full Review Josh Larsen LarsenOnFilm ... establishes its own unique identity by intimately portraying an identity in flux. Rated: 2.5/4 Nov 15, 2024 Full Review Rubén Rosario MiamiArtZine Luke Gilford, here making his feature debut, is unable to overcome the shopworn trappings that weigh down this tale of self-discovery and the makeshift families that adopt us. Sep 16, 2024 Full Review Eric Langberg Everything's Interesting National Anthem is among the very best of [the year], a sublime, deeply-empathetic look at what it means to find yourself — and find your community — in a world that would rather you didn’t. Stunning stuff. Aug 29, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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HK A charming and atmospheric film Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/04/24 Full Review Kelvin G This was a very well shot and acted movie about discovery, acceptance and love. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/25/24 Full Review Stephen T touching, revealing, thought provoking. mistifying and hopeful. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/21/24 Full Review Daniel N A great film. Thought-provoking. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/21/24 Full Review Roy J I had a big smile watching this movie. Glad Dylan found a community he could belong too. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/21/24 Full Review Matt B Deeply moving and visceral in its detail. I loved this movie. Charlie Plummer is a star. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Dylan (Charlie Plummer), a soft-spoken 21-year-old construction worker, is the de facto father figure to his little brother and works odd jobs to help the family get by. After he finds himself with the opportunity to work at a ranch, he is welcomed by a vibrant community of rodeo performers who openly explore their identities and sexuality. He is especially drawn to Sky (Eve Lindley), a force of nature who Dylan connects with deeply, as he begins to forge his own identity.
Director
Luke Gilford
Producer
Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon, Kevin Garland, Gina Marcheschi, Jasmine Daghighian
Screenwriter
David Largman Murray, Kevin Best, Luke Gilford
Distributor
LD Entertainment
Production Co
LD Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+, Romance, Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 12, 2024, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$267.8K
Runtime
1h 39m
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