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| name = American Honey
| image = American Honey poster.png
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| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Andrea Arnold]]
| producersproducer = {{Plainlist|
* Thomas Benski
* [[Lars Knudsen (producer)|Lars Knudsen]]
| cinematography = [[Robbie Ryan (cinematographer)|Robbie Ryan]]
| editing = [[Joe Bini]]
| production_companiesstudio = {{Plainlist|
* [[British Film Institute|BFI]]
* [[Film4 Productions|Film4]]
* ManDown Pictures
* [[Maven Pictures]]
* Parts & LaboratoryLabor
* Pulse Films
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| distributor = {{Plainlist|
* [[A24]] (NorthUnited AmericaStates)
* [[Focus Features]]<br>[[Universal Pictures]] (internationalSelect territories)<ref name="Focus" />
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| released = {{Film date|2016|5|15|[[2016 Cannes Film Festival|Cannes]]|2016|09|30|United States|2016|10|14|United Kingdom|df=y}}
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'''''American Honey''''' is a 2016 [[Road movie|road]] [[drama film]] written and directed by [[Andrea Arnold]]., The filmand starsstarring [[Sasha Lane]], [[Shia LaBeouf]], and [[Riley Keough]]. ''AmericanThe Honey''film follows Star (Lane), a young girl from a troubled home, who runs away with a traveling sales crew who drive across the [[Midwestern United States|American Midwest]] selling magazine subscriptions door to door. [[Principal photography]] began in May 2015 with filming taking place in several states across America. It is Arnold's first film to be set and filmed outside of the United Kingdom.
The film was selected to compete for the {{Lang|fr|[[Palme d'Or]]|italic=no}} at the [[2016 Cannes Film Festival]] where it won the [[Jury Prize (Cannes Film Festival)|Jury Prize]].<ref name="IW">{{cite web |url=https://www.indiewire.com/article/cannes-live-stream-2016-film-festival-lineup-list |title=2016 Cannes Film Festival Announces Lineup |access-date=14 April 2016 |work=IndieWire|date=14 April 2016 }}</ref><ref name="VarCannes">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/festivals/cannes-film-festival-official-selection-lineup-2016-1201753269/ |title=Cannes 2016: Film Festival Unveils Official Selection Lineup |access-date=14 April 2016 |work=Variety|date=14 April 2016 }}</ref><ref name="Deadline2016">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2016/05/cannes-film-festival-winners-2016-palme-dor-ful-list-1201760956/ |title=Cannes Film Festival Winners: Palme d'Or To Ken Loach's 'I, Daniel Blake' |access-date=22 May 2016 |website=Deadline Hollywood|date=22 May 2016 }}</ref> ''American Honey'' received positive reviews, with praise for Arnold’s direction, Lane's performance receiving critical praise, and accoladesRyan’s alongcinematography. withThe thoseperformances of LaBeouf and Keough also received critical praise. The film was released in the U.S. on 30 September 2016, by [[A24]] and in the UK on 14 October 2016 by [[Focus Features]] and [[Universal Pictures]]. For the [[70th British Academy Film Awards|70th BAFTA Awards]], ''American Honey'' received a nomination for [[BAFTA Award for Best British Film|Best British Film]].
==Plot==
* Shawna Rae Moseley as Shunta
* Christopher David Wright as Riley
* VerronikahVeronica Ezell as QT
* [[Will Patton]] as Backseat Cowboy
* Bruce Gregory as Cattle Truck Driver
==Production==
===Development===
Arnold began writing the screenplay in 2013 and it was first announced under the pre-production title ''Mag Crew'' at [[Film4]]'s [[2013 Cannes Film Festival]] party.<ref>{{cite magazine | title = Cannes: Film4, Focus Features Team for Andrea Arnold's 'Mag Crew' | url = https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cannes-film4-focus-features-team-520701 | magazine = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | authorlast = Kemp, |first=Stuart | date = 10 May 2013 | access-date = 19 May 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | title = CANNES: Andrea Arnold to Shoot First U.S.-set Movie 'American Honey'| url =https://variety.com/2014/film/festivals/cannes-andrea-arnold-to-shoot-first-u-s-set-movie-american-honey-1201174629/| magazine = Variety | authorlast = Barraclough, |first= Leo | date = 7 May 2014 | access-date = 19 May 2015 }}</ref> Arnold has said the movie was inspired<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/oct/09/andrea-arnold-interview-american-honey-shia-labeouf-sasha-lane|title=Andrea Arnold: 'I always aim to get under the belly of a place'|last=O'Hagan|first=Sean|date=2016-10-09|newspaper=The Guardian|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|urlname=http:Romney//www.screendaily.com/reviews/american-honey-cannes-review/5103945.article|title='American Honey': Cannes review|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> by an investigative piece she read in ''[[The New York Times]]'' about mag crews.<ref name=Urbina>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/21/us/21magcrew.html|title=For Youths, a Grim Tour on Magazine Crews|last=Urbina|first=Ian|date=2007-02-21|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=2017-01-12}}</ref> The film was optioned from ''The Times'' and [[Ian Urbina]] in 2008. Arnold became inspired by lives of American youths in "magazine crews" who travel the United States selling magazine subscriptions, an occupation that has caused controversy in the United States.<ref name="Andrea Arnold Honing Her Next Project">{{cite magazine | title = Andrea Arnold on Honing Her Next Project as Film Society of Lincoln Center's First Filmmaker in Residence | url = http://filmmakermagazine.com/76474-andrea-arnold-on-honing-her-next-project-as-film-society-of-lincoln-centers-first-filmmaker-in-residence/#.VVtHP_lViko | magazine = Filmmaker Magazine | author = Osenlund, R. Kurt | date = 2 October 2013 | access-date = 19 May 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title name= For Youths, a Grim Tour on Magazine Crews| url = https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/21/us/21magcrew.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0| newspaper = The New York Times | author = Urbina, Ian | date = 21 February 2007 | access-date = 19 May 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | title = Trapped into Selling Magazines Door-to-Door| url = https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/04/trapped-into-selling-magazines-door-to-door/388601/| magazine = The Atlantic | authorlast = Cunha, |first=Darlena | date = 20 April 2015 | access-date = 19 May 2015 }}</ref> In researching for the film, Arnold embarked on a road trip from [[California]] to [[Miami, Florida]]. In late 2013, Arnold was the Filmmaker-in-Residence at the [[New York Film Festival]]. During this time, she worked on the second draft of the script and used the opportunity to meet with potential casting directors.<ref name="Andrea Arnold Honing Her Next Project"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/09/denial-american-honey-shia-labeouf-rachel-weisz-specialty-preview-1201828806/|title=Rachel Weisz Fights 'Denial', Shia LaBeouf Leads Mad Band of Kids In 'American Honey' – Specialty Box Office Preview|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Brian|last=Brooks|date=30 September 2016|access-date=30 September 2016}}</ref>
In 2014, the film's producers and new title, ''American Honey'', were announced.<ref>{{cite news | title = Andrea Arnold readies American Honey| url = http://www.screendaily.com/news/andrea-arnold-readies-american-honey/5071429.article| work = Screen Daily | authorlast = Wiseman , |first=Andreas | date = 8 May 2014 | access-date = 19 May 2015 }}</ref> In March 2015, casting took place in Oklahoma in preparation for a summer shoot.<ref>{{cite news | title = Casting company seeks to fill roles| url = http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/news/local_news/casting-company-seeks-to-fill-roles/article_7d370e00-c7ad-11e4-a57c-7bf47ae9bf47.html| publisher = Muskogee Phoenix | author = Lawson, Kandice | date = 11 March 2015 | access-date = 19 May 2015 }}</ref> ▼
▲In 2014, the film's producers and new title, ''American Honey'', were announced.<ref>{{cite news | title = Andrea Arnold readies American Honey| url = http://www.screendaily.com/news/andrea-arnold-readies-american-honey/5071429.article| work = Screen Daily | author = Wiseman, Andreas | date = 8 May 2014 | access-date = 19 May 2015 }}</ref> In March 2015, casting took place in Oklahoma in preparation for a summer shoot.<ref>{{cite news | title = Casting company seeks to fill roles| url = http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/news/local_news/casting-company-seeks-to-fill-roles/article_7d370e00-c7ad-11e4-a57c-7bf47ae9bf47.html| publisher = Muskogee Phoenix | author = Lawson, Kandice | date = 11 March 2015 | access-date = 19 May 2015 }}</ref>
Andrea Arnold discussed that the development of the script and screenplay was through the mixture of improvisation and scripted scenes. The film is known for much of its tones and allusions to intimacy and charm between the separate acting techniques. Arnold has general focus on the strategy of street casting ultimately showcasing the attitude of amateurism and teenage ambition into the general themes of the film. The film has a cast of almost entirely no prior experience to acting with a rather unknown career in the film industry. However, American Honey does include big name actors such as Shia LaBeouf into the forefront of the film casting.
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===Casting===
In March 2015, casting took place in Oklahoma in preparation for a summer shoot.<ref name="Musk">{{cite news | title = Casting company seeks to fill roles| url = http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/news/local_news/casting-company-seeks-to-fill-roles/article_7d370e00-c7ad-11e4-a57c-7bf47ae9bf47.html| work = Muskogee Phoenix | last = Lawson |first=Kandice | date = 11 March 2015 | access-date = 19 May 2015 }}</ref> Arnold "street cast" by searching beaches, streets, and approaching drunk teenagers.<ref>{{cite web |last=Eng |first=Matthew |date=19 April 2016 |title=Andrea Arnold Teases Her Wild and Adventurous AMERICAN HONEY During Tribeca 2016 Directors Talk |url=https://tribecafilm.com/stories/tribeca-film-festival-talks-directors-series-andrea-arnold-ira-sachs-recap |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623175315/https://tribecafilm.com/stories/tribeca-film-festival-talks-directors-series-andrea-arnold-ira-sachs-recap |archive-date=June 23, 2016 |access-date=17 May 2016 |website=[[Tribeca Film Festival]]}}</ref> ArnoldCasting discovereddirectors [[SashaLucy Lane]]Pardee whileand sheJennifer wasVenditti onalso springscoured breakpublic withareas hersuch friends;as Lane[[Walmart]], decided to audition for the filmbars, and was cast in the lead role.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2016/05/sasha-lane-barefoot-cannes-julia-roberts|title=Julia Roberts Inspires More Stars to Go Barefoot at Cannes|website=[[Vanity FairVariety (magazine)store|Vanitydollar Fairstores]]|first=Lauren|last=Le Vine|date=17to Mayscout 2016|access-date=16individuals Maythat 2016}}</ref><ref>{{citewould web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/may/15/andrea-arnold-in-cannes-i-was-shocked-and-upset-by-the-poverty-i-saw-in-the-us|title=Andrea Arnold in Cannes: I was shocked and upset byfit the povertyroles I saw inof the US|website=[[Themag Guardian]]|first=Catherine|last=Shoard|date=15crew May 2016|access-date=17 May 2016}}</ref>youths.<ref>{{citeCite web|url=https://www.indiewiretheringer.com/article2016/andrea-arnold-making9/29/16036904/how-american-honey-cannesgot-presscast-conferenced056f20d324f|title=Cannes: Andrea Arnold on the 'Difficult Times' MakingHow 'American Honey' onGot the Road in the U.S.Cast|websitefirst=[[IndiewireAllison P.com]]|first=Graham|last=WinfreyDavis|date=1529 MaySeptember 2016|access-date=17 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2016/05/stars-aligned-sasha/|title=Stars Aligned: Sasha|website=WonderlandThe Magazine|date=31 May 2016|access-date=1 June 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160531131422/http://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2016/05/stars-aligned-sasha/|archive-date=May 31, 2016Ringer}}</ref> TheArnold remaindersaid ofshe thewould castscout wereplaces foundwith inindividuals parkingthat lots,a constructionmag sites,crew streets,recruiter andwould statefind fairsintriguing.<ref>{{citeCite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/02/movies/american-honey-open-highways-free-spirits.html?_r=0|title='American Honey': Open Highways, Free Spirits|website=[[The New York Times]]|first=Finn|last=Cohen|date=28 September 2016|access-date=28 September29, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/read/american-honey-andrea-arnold-mag-crew-interview|title='AmericanFilmmaker Honey'Andrea IsArnold aOn Brilliant Film About Society'sAmerican Honey'Throwaways'|website=[[Vice.com]]|first=Larry|last=Fitzmaurice|date=28 SeptemberAnd 2016|access-date=28Preserving SeptemberMystery 2016}}</ref><ref>{{citeIn Film web|url=https://www.thevergenpr.comorg/2016/909/29/13109072495924904/american-honey-movie-director-interviewfilmmaker-andrea-arnold-tiff-2016|title=Director Andrea Arnold on the cross-country party that produced American Honey|website=[[The Verge]]|first=Tasha|last=Robinson|date=29 September 2016|access-date=30 September 2016}}</ref> In April 2015, [[Shia LaBeouf]] was cast in an unspecified role.<ref>{{cite magazine | title = Shia LaBeouf to Star in Andrea Arnold's 'American Honey' (EXCLUSIVE)| url = https://variety.com/2015/film/news/shia-labeouf-american-honey-andreaand-arnoldpreserving-cannesmystery-in-1201467109/| magazine = Varietyfilm | author = Kroll, Justin | access-date = 6 April 20152023-05-08 | access-date website= 19 May 2015 }}</ref> In early June, [[Arielle HolmesNPR]] was reported to have joined the cast.<ref>{{cite news | title = Holmes Joins Shia LaBeouf in Andrea Arnold's 'American Honey'| url =http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/rising-heaven-knows-what-star-arielle-holmes-joins-shia-labeouf-in-andrea-arnolds-american-honey-20150602| work = IndieWire | author = Jagernauth, Kevin | date = 2 June 2015 | access-date = 2 June 2015 }}</ref>
Arnold discovered [[Sasha Lane]] while she was on spring break with her friends; Lane decided to audition for the film and was cast in the lead role.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2016/05/sasha-lane-barefoot-cannes-julia-roberts|title=Julia Roberts Inspires More Stars to Go Barefoot at Cannes|website=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]|first=Lauren|last=Le Vine|date=17 May 2016|access-date=16 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/may/15/andrea-arnold-in-cannes-i-was-shocked-and-upset-by-the-poverty-i-saw-in-the-us|title=Andrea Arnold in Cannes: I was shocked and upset by the poverty I saw in the US|website=[[The Guardian]]|first=Catherine|last=Shoard|date=15 May 2016|access-date=17 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/article/andrea-arnold-making-american-honey-cannes-press-conference|title=Cannes: Andrea Arnold on the 'Difficult Times' Making 'American Honey' on the Road in the U.S.|website=[[Indiewire.com]]|first=Graham|last=Winfrey|date=15 May 2016|access-date=17 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2016/05/stars-aligned-sasha/|title=Stars Aligned: Sasha|website=Wonderland Magazine|date=31 May 2016|access-date=1 June 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160531131422/http://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2016/05/stars-aligned-sasha/|archive-date=May 31, 2016}}</ref> The remainder of the cast were found in parking lots, construction sites, streets, and state fairs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/02/movies/american-honey-open-highways-free-spirits.html?_r=0|title='American Honey': Open Highways, Free Spirits|website=[[The New York Times]]|first=Finn|last=Cohen|date=28 September 2016|access-date=28 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/read/american-honey-andrea-arnold-mag-crew-interview|title='American Honey' Is a Brilliant Film About Society's 'Throwaways'|website=[[Vice.com]]|first=Larry|last=Fitzmaurice|date=28 September 2016|access-date=28 September 2016}}</ref><ref name=Verge>{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/9/29/13109072/american-honey-movie-director-interview-andrea-arnold-tiff-2016|title=Director Andrea Arnold on the cross-country party that produced American Honey|website=[[The Verge]]|first=Tasha|last=Robinson|date=29 September 2016|access-date=30 September 2016}}</ref> In April 2015, [[Shia LaBeouf]] was cast in an unspecified role.<ref>{{cite magazine | title = Shia LaBeouf to Star in Andrea Arnold's 'American Honey' (EXCLUSIVE)| url = https://variety.com/2015/film/news/shia-labeouf-american-honey-andrea-arnold-cannes-1201467109/| magazine = Variety | author = Kroll, Justin | date = 6 April 2015 | access-date = 19 May 2015 }}</ref> In early June, [[Arielle Holmes]] was reported to have joined the cast.<ref>{{cite news | title = Holmes Joins Shia LaBeouf in Andrea Arnold's 'American Honey'| url =http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/rising-heaven-knows-what-star-arielle-holmes-joins-shia-labeouf-in-andrea-arnolds-american-honey-20150602| work = IndieWire | author = Jagernauth, Kevin | date = 2 June 2015 | access-date = 2 June 2015 }}</ref>
Arnold used a unique casting technique called street casting to incorporate a mix of professional actors and non-actors into the film. Arnold’s process of street casting uses casting
directors Lucy Pardee and Jennifer Venditti <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theringer.com/2016/9/29/16036904/how-american-honey-got-cast-d056f20d324f|title=How 'American Honey' Got Cast|first=Allison P.|last=Davis|date=29 September 2016|website=The Ringer}}</ref> placed in public areas such as Wal-Mart, bars, and dollar stores to scout individuals that seemed fit for the roles of drunken teenagers. Arnold herself discussed that street casting involved the process of approaching teenagers on their spring break in Panama City, Florida with a general internet casting call for credibility. Once gaining their trust, she would then direct them to auditions in the Panama City Wal-Mart parking lot. Arnold also states that she was attracted to casting in places with lots of public life and would scout places with individuals that a mag crew recruiter would find intriguing.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2016 |title=Filmmaker Andrea Arnold On 'American Honey' And Preserving Mystery In Film |url=https://www.npr.org/2016/09/29/495924904/filmmaker-andrea-arnold-on-american-honey-and-preserving-mystery-in-film |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=[[NPR]]}}</ref>
===Filming===
{{external media | width = 210px | float = right | audio1 = [https://www.npr.org/2016/09/29/495924904/filmmaker-andrea-arnold-on-american-honey-and-preserving-mystery-in-film Filmmaker Andrea Arnold On 'American Honey' And Preserving Mystery In Film], 20:42, 29 September 2016, [[Fresh Air]] with [[Terry Gross]]<ref name="FreshAir">{{cite web | title =Filmmaker Andrea Arnold On 'American Honey' And Preserving Mystery in Film | work = [[Fresh Air]] | publisher =[[NPR]] | date = 29 September 2016 | url =https://www.npr.org/2016/09/29/495924904/filmmaker-andrea-arnold-on-american-honey-and-preserving-mystery-in-film | access-date =3 October 2016 }}</ref> }} ▼In May 2015, filming was reported in [[Muskogee, Oklahoma|Muskogee]], [[Okmulgee, Oklahoma|Okmulgee]], and [[Norman, Oklahoma]].<ref>{{cite news | title = Shia LaBeouf, film company in Muskogee 'trying to keep a low profile'| url = http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/movienews/shia-labeouf-film-company-in-muskogee-trying-to-keep-a/article_23e315ee-84e8-52d5-8523-4d3b9618fa73.html| newspaper = Tulsa World | author = Smith, Michael | date = 19 May 2015 | access-date = 19 May 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Shia LaBeouf making a movie in Muskogee, making merry at Renaissance Festival| url =http://www.tulsaworld.com/homepagelatest/shia-labeouf-making-a-movie-in-muskogee-making-merry-at/article_dde1fbfb-3e02-5bd6-a734-b1a9cf9266d7.html | newspaper = Tulsa World |last = Smith |first=Michael | date = 19 May 2015 | access-date = 19 May 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Movie starring Shia LaBeouf starts filming in Muskogee| url =http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/news/movie-starring-shia-labeouf-starts-filming-in-muskogee/article_4c57045e-6489-5b19-a33e-458b739b56b9.html| work = Muskogee Phoenix | last = Lawson |first=Kandice | date = 14 May 2015 | access-date = 19 May 2015 }}</ref> In late May 2015, production was reported in [[Mission Hills, Kansas]] and areas of [[Kansas City, Missouri]],<ref>{{cite news | title = Spotted in Mission Hills: Shia LaBeouf making out on someone's front lawn| url =http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/ent-columns-blogs/stargazing/article22426572.html| newspaper = The Kansas City Star |last=Engle |first=Tim | date = 27 May 2015 | access-date = 28 May 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Actor Shia LaBeouf spotted in Mission Hills Tuesday filming 'American Honey' | url = http://pvpost.com/2015/05/27/actor-shia-labeouf-spotted-in-mission-hills-tuesday-filming-american-honey-39581 | work = Prairie Village Post| author = Senter, Jay | date = 27 May 2015 | access-date = 28 May 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150528104014/http://pvpost.com/2015/05/27/actor-shia-labeouf-spotted-in-mission-hills-tuesday-filming-american-honey-39581 | archive-date = 28 May 2015 | url-status = dead }}</ref> as well as [[Missouri Valley, Iowa]].<ref>{{cite news |title=LaBeouf, others film movie in Missouri Valley |url=http://www.nonpareilonline.com/news/local/labeouf-others-film-movie-in-missouri-valley/article_f09cdb58-3b9f-509b-ba10-08d938be2fde.html |access-date=28 March 2023 |work=[[The Daily Nonpareil]] |date=July 14, 2015}}</ref> The pool scene was filmed at a private residence in [[Bennington, Nebraska|Bennington]], Nebraska.<ref name="World Herald">{{cite news |last1=Mertes |first1=Micah |title=The day Shia LaBeouf moved in |url=https://omaha.com/eedition/sunrise/articles/the-day-shia-labeouf-moved-in/article_68d16aaf-351d-5803-91a2-31f68fe7038c.html |access-date=28 March 2023 |work=[[Omaha World-Herald]] |date=October 9, 2016}}</ref> On 9 June, production was taking place in [[Omaha, Nebraska]] and [[Grand Island, Nebraska]].<ref>{{cite news | title = Hollywood comes to Nebraska: 'American Honey' crew films several scenes in Grand Island| url =http://www.kearneyhub.com/news/regional/hollywood-comes-to-nebraska-american-honey-crew-films-several-scenes/article_c169a854-0eab-11e5-b60a-ff44f01690b6.html| publisher = KearneyHub | author = Bohling, Annie | date = 9 June 2015 | access-date = 2 June 2015 }}</ref> On 24 June, LaBeouf was hospitalized after being injured on set during filming in [[Williston, North Dakota]].<ref>{{cite news | title = Actor Shia LaBeouf Hurt on North Dakota Movie Set| url =http://www.kvrr.com/news/local-news/Actor-Shia-LaBeouf-Hurt-on-North-Dakota-Movie-Set/33757962| publisher = KVRR | author = Nelson, TJ | date = 24 June 2015 | access-date = 26 June 2015 }}</ref> Filming wrapped on 5 July 2015.<ref>{{cite news | title = Produce Iowa partners with three Midwest states on feature film starring Shia LaBeouf and McCaul Lombardi| url =http://www.iowalivingmagazines.com/2015/07/09/dcas-produce-iowa-partners-with-three-midwest-states-on-feature-film-starring-shia-labeouf-and-mccaul-lombardi/| work = Iowa Living | date = 2 July 2015 | access-date = 11 July 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150713112856/http://www.iowalivingmagazines.com/2015/07/09/dcas-produce-iowa-partners-with-three-midwest-states-on-feature-film-starring-shia-labeouf-and-mccaul-lombardi/ |archive-date=July 13, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ssninsider.com/on-the-set-for-7615-j-k-simmons-starts-shooting-the-runaround-sam-raimi-produced-thriller-rolls-cameras/|title=On the Set for 7/6/15: J.K. Simmons Starts Shooting The Runaround, Sam Raimi Produced Thriller Rolls Cameras|website=SSN Insider|date=6 July 2015|access-date=28 September 2016|archive-url=https://archive.today/20151113202537/http://www.ssninsider.com/on-the-set-for-7615-j-k-simmons-starts-shooting-the-runaround-sam-raimi-produced-thriller-rolls-cameras/|archive-date=13 November 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film was shot over 56 days, in several states.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.screendaily.com/reviews/american-honey-cannes-review/5103945.article|title='American Honey': Cannes review|first=Jonathan|last=Romney|date=14 May 2016|access-date=17 May 2016|work=[[Screen Daily]]}}</ref> ▼
▲In May 2015, filming was reported in [[Muskogee, Oklahoma|Muskogee]], [[Okmulgee, Oklahoma|Okmulgee]], and [[Norman, Oklahoma]].<ref>{{cite news | author=Smith, titleMichael |date= 19 May 2015 |title=Shia LaBeouf, film company in Muskogee 'trying to keep a low profile' | url = http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/movienews/shia-labeouf-film-company-in-muskogee-trying-to-keep-a/article_23e315ee-84e8-52d5-8523-4d3b9618fa73.html | newspaper url-status= Tulsa Worldlive | author archive-url= Smith, Michaelhttps://web.archive.org/web/20220414061105/https://tulsaworld.com/scene/movienews/shia-labeouf-film-company-in-muskogee-trying-to-keep-a/article_23e315ee-84e8-52d5-8523-4d3b9618fa73.html | archive-date = April 1914, May 20152022 | access-date = 19 May 2015 |newspaper=Tulsa World}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last=Smith title|first=Michael |date= 14 May 2015 |title=Shia LaBeouf making a movie in Muskogee, making merry at Renaissance Festival | url =http://www.tulsaworld.com/homepagelatest/shia-labeouf-making-a-movie-in-muskogee-making-merry-at/article_dde1fbfb-3e02-5bd6-a734-b1a9cf9266d7.html | newspaper url-status= Tulsa Worldlive | last archive-url= Smithhttps://web.archive.org/web/20220414061058/https://tulsaworld.com/homepagelatest/shia-labeouf-making-a-movie-in-muskogee-making-merry-at/article_dde1fbfb-3e02-5bd6-a734-b1a9cf9266d7.html | first=Michael | archive-date = April 1914, May 20152022 | access-date = 19 May 2015 |newspaper=Tulsa World}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last=Lawson title|first=Kandice |date= 14 May 2015 |title=Movie starring Shia LaBeouf starts filming in Muskogee | url =http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/news/movie-starring-shia-labeouf-starts-filming-in-muskogee/article_4c57045e-6489-5b19-a33e-458b739b56b9.html | work = Muskogee Phoenix | last url-status= Lawsonlive | firstarchive-url= Kandicehttps://web.archive.org/web/20220414061105/https://www.muskogeephoenix.com/news/movie-starring-shia-labeouf-starts-filming-in-muskogee/article_4c57045e-6489-5b19-a33e-458b739b56b9.html | archive-date = 14 MayApril 20152022 | access-date = 19 May 2015 |work=Muskogee Phoenix}}</ref> In late May 2015, production was reported in [[Mission Hills, Kansas]] , and areas of [[Kansas City, Missouri]],<ref>{{cite news | last=Engle title|first=Tim |date= 27 May 2015 |title=Spotted in Mission Hills: Shia LaBeouf making out on someone's front lawn | url =http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/ent-columns-blogs/stargazing/article22426572.html | newspaper = The Kansas City Star | lasturl-status= Englelive | firstarchive-url= Timhttps://web.archive.org/web/20161231005738/http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/ent-columns-blogs/stargazing/article22426572.html | archive-date = 27 May 20152016-12-31 | access-date = 28 May 2015 |newspaper=The Kansas City Star}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Actor Shia LaBeouf spotted in Mission Hills Tuesday filming 'American Honey' | url = http://pvpost.com/2015/05/27/actor-shia-labeouf-spotted-in-mission-hills-tuesday-filming-american-honey-39581 | work = Prairie Village Post| author = Senter, Jay | date = 27 May 2015 | access-date = 28 May 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150528104014/http://pvpost.com/2015/05/27/actor-shia-labeouf-spotted-in-mission-hills-tuesday-filming-american-honey-39581 | archive-date = 28 May 2015 | url-status = dead }}</ref> as well as [[Missouri Valley, Iowa]].<ref>{{cite news |date=July 14, 2015 |title=LaBeouf, others film movie in Missouri Valley |url=http://www.nonpareilonline.com/news/local/labeouf-others-film-movie-in-missouri-valley/article_f09cdb58-3b9f-509b-ba10-08d938be2fde.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328223220/https://nonpareilonline.com/news/local/labeouf-others-film-movie-in-missouri-valley/article_f09cdb58-3b9f-509b-ba10-08d938be2fde.html |archive-date=2023-03-28 |access-date=28 March 2023 |work=[[The Daily Nonpareil]] |date=July 14, 2015}}</ref> The pool scene was filmed at a private residence in [[Bennington, Nebraska|Bennington]], Nebraska.<ref name="World Herald">{{cite news |last1=Mertes |first1=Micah |date=October 9, 2016 |title=The day Shia LaBeouf moved in |url=https://omaha.com/eedition/sunrise/articles/the-day-shia-labeouf-moved-in/article_68d16aaf-351d-5803-91a2-31f68fe7038c.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328223220/https://omaha.com/eedition/sunrise/articles/the-day-shia-labeouf-moved-in/article_68d16aaf-351d-5803-91a2-31f68fe7038c.html |archive-date=March 28, 2023 |access-date=28 March 2023 |work=[[Omaha World-Herald]] |date=October 9, 2016}}</ref> On 9 June, production was takingtook place in [[Omaha, Nebraska]] and [[Grand Island, Nebraska]].<ref>{{cite news | author=Bohling, titleAnnie |date= 9 June 2015 |title=Hollywood comes to Nebraska: 'American Honey' crew films several scenes in Grand Island | url =http://www.kearneyhub.com/news/regional/hollywood-comes-to-nebraska-american-honey-crew-films-several-scenes/article_c169a854-0eab-11e5-b60a-ff44f01690b6.html | publisher |url-status= KearneyHublive | author archive-url= Bohling, Anniehttps://web.archive.org/web/20220414061105/https://kearneyhub.com/news/regional/hollywood-comes-to-nebraska-american-honey-crew-films-several-scenes/article_c169a854-0eab-11e5-b60a-ff44f01690b6.html | archive-date = April 914, June 20152022 | access-date = 2 June 2015 |work=Kearney Hub}}</ref> On 24 June, LaBeouf was hospitalized after being injured on set during filming in [[Williston, North Dakota]].<ref>{{cite news | author=Nelson, titleTJ |date= 24 June 2015 |title=Actor Shia LaBeouf Hurt on North Dakota Movie Set | url =http://www.kvrr.com/news/local-news/Actor-Shia-LaBeouf-Hurt-on-North-Dakota-Movie-Set/33757962 | publisher |url-status= KVRRlive | author archive-url= Nelson, TJhttps://web.archive.org/web/20150626180058/http://www.kvrr.com/news/local-news/Actor-Shia-LaBeouf-Hurt-on-North-Dakota-Movie-Set/33757962 | archive-date = 24 June 26, 2015 | access-date = 26 June 2015 |work=KVRR}}</ref> Filming wrapped on 5 July 2015.<ref>{{cite news | title = Produce Iowa partners with three Midwest states on feature film starring Shia LaBeouf and McCaul Lombardi| url =http://www.iowalivingmagazines.com/2015/07/09/dcas-produce-iowa-partners-with-three-midwest-states-on-feature-film-starring-shia-labeouf-and-mccaul-lombardi/| work = Iowa Living | date = 2 July 2015 | access-date = 11 July 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150713112856/http://www.iowalivingmagazines.com/2015/07/09/dcas-produce-iowa-partners-with-three-midwest-states-on-feature-film-starring-shia-labeouf-and-mccaul-lombardi/ |archive-date=July 13, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ssninsider.com/on-the-set-for-7615-j-k-simmons-starts-shooting-the-runaround-sam-raimi-produced-thriller-rolls-cameras/|title=On the Set for 7/6/15: J.K. Simmons Starts Shooting The Runaround, Sam Raimi Produced Thriller Rolls Cameras|website=SSN Insider|date=6 July 2015|access-date=28 September 2016|archive-url=https://archive.today/20151113202537/http://www.ssninsider.com/on-the-set-for-7615-j-k-simmons-starts-shooting-the-runaround-sam-raimi-produced-thriller-rolls-cameras/|archive-date=13 November 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film was shot over 56 days, in several states.<ref name=Romney>{{cite news |last=Romney |first=Jonathan |date=14 May 2016 |title='American Honey': Cannes review |url=http://www.screendaily.com/reviews/american-honey-cannes-review/5103945.article | titleurl-status= 'Americanlive Honey'|archive-url=https: Cannes //web.archive.org/web/20160523001009/http://www.screendaily.com/reviews/american-honey-cannes-review /5103945.article | first=Jonathan|last=Romney|archive-date= 1423 May 2016 |access-date=17 May 2016 |work=[[Screen Daily]]}}</ref>
As with Arnold's film ''[[Fish Tank (film)|Fish Tank]]'', the process of filming was a combination of [[Improvisational theatre|improvisation]] and scripted scenes.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |last=Whitehouse |first=Matthew |date=Oct 17, 2016 |title=andrea arnold: how we cast 'american honey' |url=https://i-d.vice.com/en/article/8xg4j5/andrea-arnold-how-we-cast-american-honey |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230504002026/https://i-d.vice.com/en/article/8xg4j5/andrea-arnold-how-we-cast-american-honey |archive-date=May 4, 2023 |website=i-d.vice.com}}</ref> As shooting time was limited and the film was shot on the road, Arnold filmed unscripted interactions in the van to add to the naturalism of the film.<ref name=Verge/><ref name="auto" />
After completing casting in Arnold’s extensive cross country roadtrip, she began filming American Honey in a van that traveled in a continuous 12,000 mile long road trip. Arnold preferred the method of traveling with the cast and crew to develop an authentic sense of intimacy within the film. As the film included the constant change in location with scarce amount of time to settle, Arnold took executive decisions to continue the filming of unscripted interactions in the van to add to the realistic themes within the film. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/9/29/13109072/american-honey-movie-director-interview-andrea-arnold-tiff-2016|title=Andrea Arnold on the cross-country party that produced American Honey|first=Tasha|last=Robinson|date=29 September 2016|website=The Verge}}</ref> <ref name="auto"/>
== Soundtrack ==
The film’sfilm's soundtrack consists of 19 songs and features a mix of genres such as [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] (specifically [[trap music]]), [[Country music|country]], and [[pop rock]]. The songs were compiled by producer Julia Oh, music supervisors Earworm Music, Andrea Arnold, and the film’sfilm's cast.<ref name="EW.com">{{cite news |last1=Rosen |first1=Christopher |title=American Honey soundtrack: 5 key tracks |url=https://ew.com/article/2016/09/30/american-honey-soundtrack/ |access-date=28 March 2023 |work=[[EW.com]] |date=September 30, 2016}}</ref> The soundtrack was released digitally by [[UMe]] on September 30, 2016.<ref name="UMe">{{cite news |title=UMe Presents American Honey - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ume-presents-american-honey---original-motion-picture-soundtrack-300335796.html |access-date=28 March 2023 |work=[[PR Newswire]] |date=September 30, 2016}}</ref>
GivenAccording theto copiousmusic amountcritic of[[Robert musicChristgau]], thatthe Arnoldfilm's listenedsoundtrack toalbum inwent the"unheralded" roadbut trips"makes leadinga tosingle theliving productionthing of [[Rae Sremmurd]] and [[the filmRaveonettes]], Arnold[[E-40]] foundand that[[Steve Earle]] as the tracksmust-see usedAndrea inArnold theflick filmit's mustattached reflectto thefollows ongoinga roadtroupe tripof anthemyoung theme.magazine-subscription Thishustlers ledacross toflyover ancountry incorporationmore ofhumane boththan musicalits intereststaste ofin actorspresidents andmight crewlead cineastes to believe." OneIn ofa thedecade-end mainlist, influencesChristgau tonamed it the namethird-best album of the film2010s.<ref wasname="xgau">{{cite dueweb|last=Christgau|first=Robert|author-link=Robert toChristgau|date=20 December 2019|url=https://robertchristgau.substack.com/p/deans-list-the-2010s|title=Dean's repetitionList: ofThe the2010s|work=And song,It Don't Stop|via=[[Substack]]|access-date=21 December 2019}}</ref> The film derives its title from "[[American Honey]]", cominga forth2010 onhit thesingle roadby tripsAmerican [[country music]] group [[Lady A]], that sheis hadsung takenalong duringto productionby the sales crew in a pivotal scene.<ref name="EW.com" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/gqyvq7/how-the-music-of-american-honey-came-together|title=How the Music of 'American Honey' Came Together|website=www.vice.com|date=30 September 2016 }}</ref>
According to music critic [[Robert Christgau]], the film's soundtrack album went "unheralded" but "makes a single living thing of [[Rae Sremmurd]] and [[the Raveonettes]], [[E-40]] and [[Steve Earle]] as the must-see Andrea Arnold flick it's attached to follows a troupe of young magazine-subscription hustlers across flyover country more humane than its taste in presidents might lead cineastes to believe." In a decade-end list, Christgau named it the third-best album of the 2010s.<ref name="xgau">{{cite web|last=Christgau|first=Robert|author-link=Robert Christgau|date=20 December 2019|url=https://robertchristgau.substack.com/p/deans-list-the-2010s|title=Dean's List: The 2010s|work=And It Don't Stop|publisher=[[Substack]]|access-date=21 December 2019}}</ref> The film derives its title from "[[American Honey]]", a 2010 hit single by American [[country music]] group [[Lady A]], that is sung along to by the sales crew in a pivotal scene.<ref name="EW.com" />
{{Infobox album
# "Careless Love" — [[Will Oldham|Bonnie "Prince" Billy]]
# "[[American Honey]]" — [[Lady A]]
# "God’sGod's Whisper" — [[Raury]]
# "I Hate Hate (But I Love Love)" — [[Razzy Bailey]]
# "[[Bounce It]]" — [[Juicy J]] ft. [[Wale (rapper)|Wale]] and [[Trey Songz]]
# "[[We Found Love]]" — [[Rihanna]] ft. [[Calvin Harris]]
# "[[I Don't Dance (Lee Brice song)|I Don’tDon't Dance]]" — [[Lee Brice]]
# "[[I Don't Fuck with You]]" — [[Big Sean]] ft. [[E-40]]
# "[[Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys]]" — [[Waylon Jennings]]
== Release ==
In January 2016, [[A24]] acquired distribution rights to the film.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://deadline.com/2016/01/american-honey-movie-a24-shia-labeouf-andrea-arnold-sasha-lane-1201686302/ |title=Andrea Arnold's 'American Honey' Attracts A24 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |first=Patrick |last=Hipes |date=19 January 2016 |access-date=19 January 2016}}</ref> In May 2016, [[UniversalFocus PicturesFeatures]], andwhere [[Focusthe Features]]film was initially in development under its original title, re-acquired most international distribution rights to the film, releasing it through its parent company [[Universal Pictures]].<ref name="Focus">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/global/cannes-focus-american-honey-1201774481/|title=Cannes: Focus Buys 'American Honey' for Key International Territories|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Leo|last=Barraclough|date=14 May 2016|access-date=14 May 2016}}</ref> The film had its world premiere at the [[2016 Cannes Film Festival]] on 15 May 2016, where it was selected to compete for the {{Lang|fr|[[Palme d'Or]]|italic=no}}.<ref name="IW" /><ref name="VarCannes" /> The film also screened at the [[Toronto International Film Festival]] on 8 September 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thefilmstage.com/news/tiff-2016-line-up-includes-nocturnal-animals-la-la-land-american-pastoral-and-more/|title=TIFF 2016 Line-Up Includes 'Nocturnal Animals,' 'La La Land,' 'American Pastoral,' and More|website=The Film Stage|first=Jordan|last=Raup|date=26 July 2016|access-date=26 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tiff.net/films/american-honey/|title=American Honey|website=[[Toronto International Film Festival]]|access-date=14 September 2016|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160728114125/https://www.tiff.net/films/american-honey/ |archive-date=July 28, 2016}}</ref> [[Fantastic Fest]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2016/08/fantastic-fest-first-wave-12th-annual-alamo-drafthouse-tim-burton-1201712437/|title=Fantastic Fest Announces First Wave of Programming For 12th Annual Celebration in September|website=[[Indiewire.com]]|first=Vikram|last=Murthi|date=2 August 2016|access-date=2 August 2016}}</ref> and the [[BFI London Film Festival]] on 7 October 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=americanhoney|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160925004343/https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=americanhoney|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 September 2016|title=American Honey|website=[[BFI London Film Festival]]|access-date=1 September 2016}}</ref>
''American Honey'' was theatrically released in the United States on 30 September 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/06/american-honey-moonlight-a24-release-dates-1201780991/|title=A24 Sets Dates For 'Moonlight' & Cannes Jury Prize Winner 'American Honey'|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|date=28 June 2016|access-date=30 September 2016}}</ref> and on 14 October in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.papermag.com/watch-shia-labeouf-cause-trouble-in-american-honey-trailer-1874188976.html|title=Watch Shia LaBeouf Get Into Some Shenanigans In American Honey Trailer|website=[[Paper (magazine)|Paper]]|first=Safy|last=Hallan-Farah|date=21 June 2016|access-date=27 June 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160623165106/http://www.papermag.com/watch-shia-labeouf-cause-trouble-in-american-honey-trailer-1874188976.html|archive-date=June 23, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2016/jun/21/american-honey-first-trailer-for-andrea-arnolds-cannes-winner-teases-rebel-spirit|title=American Honey: first trailer for Andrea Arnold's Cannes winner teases rebel spirit|website=[[The Guardian]]|first=Nigel M|last=Smith|date=21 June 2016|access-date=27 June 2016}}</ref>
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|+ Major Release Dates <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3721936/releaseinfo/|title=American Honey (2016) - Release info - IMDb|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref>
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! Country !! Date !! Location
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| France|| May 15, 2016 || Cannes Film Festival, Premiere
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| Canada || September 11, 2016 || Toronto International Film Festival
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| United States || September 13, 2016 || New York City, New York, Premiere
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| Canada || September 17, 2016|| Atlantic Film Festival
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| Canada || September 19, 2016 || Cinefest Sudbury
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| Switzerland || September 23, 2016 || Zurich Film Festival
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| United States || September 23, 2016 || Fantastic Fest
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| Canada || September 25, 2016 || Calgary Film Festival
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| Norway || September 26, 2016 || Bergen International Film Festival
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| United States || September 30, 2016 || Limited Release
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| Canada || October 2, 2016 || Edmonton International Film Festival
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| Canada || October 6, 2016 || Vancouver International Film Festival
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| United Kingdom || October 7, 2016 || BFI London Film Festival
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| Germany || October 8, 2016 || Hamberg Film Festival
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==Reception==
=== Critical response ===
''American Honey'' received mostly positive reviews upon its premiere at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/article/american-honey-andrea-arnold-wasp-free-online-cannes-20160515|title=Andrea Arnold's 'Wasp' Now Screening for Free Online in the Wake of Triumphant 'American Honey' Premiere|website= [[Indiewire ]]|date=15 May 2016 |access-date=17 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | urldate= https://variety.com/16 May 2016 /film/news/cannes-critics-1201775154/ |title=Critics in Cannes Recommend 'Daniel,' 'Honey' Thus Far | websiteurl= Variety|date=16 May https://variety.com/2016 /film/news/cannes-critics-1201775154/ |access-date=17 May 2016 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://nofilmschool.com/2016/05/andrea-arnold-american-honey-press-conference-cannes-2016|title=Why Cannes is Buzzing About Andrea Arnold's Breathtaking 'American Honey'|website=NoFilmSchool|date=17 May 2016 |access-date=17 May 2016}}</ref> The film holds aan 7980% approval rating on [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], based on 217215 reviews, with an average rating of 7.4/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "''American Honey'' offers a refreshingly unconventional take on the coming-of-age drama whose narrative risks add up to a rewarding experience even if they don't all pay off."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/american_honey/|title= ''American Honey (2016) ''|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|publisher=[[Fandango Media]]|access-date=22 November 2022}}</ref> On review aggregator [[Metacritic]], it holds an 80 out of 100 rating, based on reviews from 41 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews ." .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/american-honey|title= ''American Honey ''|website=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|access-date=17 May 2016}}</ref> ▼▲{{external media | width = 210px | float = right | audio1 = [https://www.npr.org/2016/09/29/495924904/filmmaker-andrea-arnold-on-american-honey-and-preserving-mystery-in-film Filmmaker Andrea Arnold On 'American Honey' And Preserving Mystery In Film], 20:42, 29 September 2016, [[Fresh Air]] with [[Terry Gross]]<ref name="FreshAir">{{cite web | title =Filmmaker Andrea Arnold On 'American Honey' And Preserving Mystery in Film | work = [[Fresh Air]] | publisher =[[NPR]] | date = 29 September 2016 | url =https://www.npr.org/2016/09/29/495924904/filmmaker-andrea-arnold-on-american-honey-and-preserving-mystery-in-film | access-date =3 October 2016 }}</ref> }}
▲''American Honey'' received mostly positive reviews upon its premiere at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/article/american-honey-andrea-arnold-wasp-free-online-cannes-20160515|title=Andrea Arnold's 'Wasp' Now Screening for Free Online in the Wake of Triumphant 'American Honey' Premiere|website=Indiewire|date=15 May 2016 |access-date=17 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/cannes-critics-1201775154/|title=Critics in Cannes Recommend 'Daniel,' 'Honey' Thus Far|website=Variety|date=16 May 2016 |access-date=17 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://nofilmschool.com/2016/05/andrea-arnold-american-honey-press-conference-cannes-2016|title=Why Cannes is Buzzing About Andrea Arnold's Breathtaking 'American Honey'|website=NoFilmSchool|date=17 May 2016 |access-date=17 May 2016}}</ref> The film holds a 79% approval rating on [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], based on 217 reviews, with an average rating of 7.4/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "''American Honey'' offers a refreshingly unconventional take on the coming-of-age drama whose narrative risks add up to a rewarding experience even if they don't all pay off."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/american_honey/|title=American Honey (2016)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|publisher=[[Fandango Media]]|access-date=22 November 2022}}</ref> On review aggregator [[Metacritic]], it holds an 80 out of 100 rating, based on reviews from 41 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/american-honey|title=American Honey |website=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|access-date=17 May 2016}}</ref>
''American Honey'' was also placed on several publications's "Best of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival" and "Best of the 2016 Toronto Film Festival" lists.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thefilmstage.com/features/the-best-films-of-the-2016-cannes-film-festival/|title=The Best Films of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival|publisherwebsite=The Film Stage|date=23 May 2016|access-date=23 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/festivals/i-daniel-blake-american-honey-tony-erdmann-cannes-1201780835/|title=From 'I, Daniel Blake' to 'American Honey' to 'Toni Erdmann,' the Best Films at Cannes Were Bulletins from a New World|magazine=[[Variety (magazine) |Variety]]|first=Owen|last=Gleiberman|date=22 May 2016|access-date=23 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2016/09/best-movies-tiff-2016-critics-toronto-film-festival-1201729008/|title=Critics Pick the Best Films From the Toronto International Film Festival: And the Winner Is…|work=[[IndieWire]]|first=Steve|last=Greene|date=23 September 2016|access-date=30 September 2016}}</ref> ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' placed Sasha Lane's performance in the film at number 3 on their list of the 9 breakout performances of the [[2016 Toronto Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/markets-festivals/natalie-portman-emma-stone-toronto-performances-1201860915/|title=Toronto: 9 Standout Performances From Natalie Portman to Emma Stone|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=15 September 2016 |access-date=15 September 2016}}</ref> The film won the [[2016 Cannes Film Festival]]'s [[Jury Prize (Cannes Film Festival)|Jury Prize]],<ref name="Deadline2016"/> and received a special commendation from its [[Prize of the Ecumenical Jury|Ecumenical Jury]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ledevoir.com/culture/cinema/471558/prix-oecumenique-au-film-de-xavier-dolan|title=Prix œcuménique au film de Xavier Dolan|work=[[Le Devoir]]|first=Odile|last=Tremblay|date=21 May 2016|access-date=23 May 2016}}</ref> This is Arnold's third time winning the Jury Prize, after ''[[Red Road (film)|Red Road]]'' in 2006 and ''[[Fish Tank (film)|Fish Tank]]'' in 2009.
Guy Lodge of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' was extremely positive, writing, "Part dreamy millennial picaresque, part distorted tapestry of Americana and part exquisitely illustrated iTunes musical, "Honey" daringly commits only to the loosest of narratives across its luxurious 162-minute running time. Yet it's constantly, engrossingly active, spinning and sparking and exploding in cycles like a Fourth of July Catherine wheel."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/reviews/american-honey-review-shia-labeouf-1201774708/|title=Cannes Film Review: 'American Honey'|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Guy|last=Lodge|date=14 May 2016|access-date=17 May 2016}}</ref> Eric Kohn of ''[[Indiewire]]'' was enthusiastic, writing that ''American Honey'' "proves Andrea Arnold is one of the best working filmmakers and finds a breakout star in Sasha Lane," and that "It's the closest thing to a magnum opus in Arnold's blossoming career."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiewire.com/article/cannes-2016-american-honey-review-shia-labeouf-andrea-arnold-sasha-lane|title=Cannes Review: 'American Honey' Proves Andrea Arnold is One of the Best Working Filmmakers and Finds a Breakout Star in Sasha Lane|work=[[Indiewire]]|first=Eric|last=Kohn|date=14 May 2016|access-date=17 May 2016}}</ref> David Rooney of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' called the film "A road movie without a map that nonetheless arrives at a worthwhile destination," and wrote, "The film works best as a poignant character study, observing Star as she settles into her independence and figures out who she wants to be, framed by a vast physical landscape that stretches socioeconomically from privileged wealth to squalid poverty. There's a wonderful intimacy in the way Arnold examines young women in her films."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/american-honey-cannes-review-894128|title='American Honey': Cannes Review|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=David|last=Rooney|date=14 May 2016|access-date=14 May 2016}}</ref>
===Accolades===
| [[Andrea Arnold]]
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="4"| <ref>{{cite news|url=http://awfj.org/eda-awards-2/2016-awfj-eda-award-nominees/ |title=2016 AWFJ EDA Award Nominees |first=Jennifer |last=Merin |publisherwebsite=[[Alliance of Women Film Journalists]] |date=16 December 2016 |access-date=17 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/2016/12/arrival-la-la-land-hell-high-water-among-nominees-2016-awfj-eda-awards/ |title='Arrival', 'La La Land', 'Hell or High Water' Among The Nominees for the 2016 AWFJ EDA Awards |first=Michelle |last=McCue |publisherwebsite=WeAreMovieGeeks.com |date=16 December 2016 |access-date=17 December 2016}}</ref>
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| Best Woman Screenwriter
| Sasha Lane
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://awardswatch.com/news/austin-film-critics-association-afca-nominations-the-handmaiden-lands-top-mentions-trevante-rhodes-double-nominated/ |title=Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) Nominations: The Handmaiden Lands Top Mentions, Trevante Rhodes Double Nominated |first=Erik |last=Anderson |publisherwebsite=AwardsWatch.com |date=15 December 2016 |access-date=15 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://medium.com/austin-film-critics-association/2016-nominations-5307a85b7c6a#.yjh64hs3i |title=2016 Austin Film Critics Awards Nominees, 'Moonlight' and 'Arrival' lead the way in AFCA's 2016 nominations |first=Neil |last=Miller |publisherwebsite=Medium.com |date=15 December 2016 |access-date=15 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622043509/https://austinfilmcritics.org/2016-nominations-5307a85b7c6a?gi=99f3d4c637ab#.yjh64hs3i |archive-date=22 June 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| rowspan="3"| [[Black Reel Awards of 2017|Black Reel Awards]]
| Sasha Lane
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="3"| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.awardscircuit.com/2016/12/14/black-reel-award-nominees-moonlight-leads-13-nominations/ |title=Black Reel Award Nominees – 'Moonlight' Leads with 13 Nominations |first=Clayton |last=Davis |publisherwebsite=AwardsCircuit.com |date=14 December 2016 |access-date=15 December 2016 |archive-date=17 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217074948/http://www.awardscircuit.com/2016/12/14/black-reel-award-nominees-moonlight-leads-13-nominations/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| [[Black Reel Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance|Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Female]]
| Sasha Lane
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="2"| <ref name="EmpireAwards">{{cite web|url=https://www.flickreel.com/star-wars-rogue-one-leads-empire-awards-2017-nominations/ |title=Star Wars: Rogue One Leads Empire Awards 2017 Nominations |first=Danny |last=Pape |publisherwebsite=Flickreel.com |date=7 February 2017 |access-date=3 March 2017}}</ref>
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| [[Empire Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| The cast of ''American Honey''
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{cite web|title='Moonlight' Leads 2016 Florida Film Critics Awards Nominations |url=http://www.floridafilmcritics.com/2016/12/20/moonlight-leads-2016-florida-film-critics-awards-nominations/ |publisherwebsite=Florida Film Critics Circle |date=21 December 2016 |access-date=21 December 2016}}</ref>
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| [[Gotham Independent Film Awards 2016|Gotham Awards]]
| Sasha Lane
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="2"| <ref>{{cite web|title=Women Film Critics Circle Nominations: "Hidden Figures," "13th," & More | url=http://blog.womenandhollywood.com/women-film-critics-circle-nominations-hidden-figures-13th-more-a62fcaa87784#.idr3puzg1 | publisherwebsite =Women and Hollywood|access-date=15 December 2016|date=19 December 2016}}</ref>
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| Adrienne Shelly Award
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