Americana

"Welcome to the new west."

2025 1h 47m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 200

CrimeWesternComedy

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After a rare Native American artifact falls onto the black market, a shy waitress with big dreams teams up with a lovelorn military veteran to gain possession of it, putting them in the crosshairs of a ruthless criminal working on behalf of a Western antiquities dealer.

“Welcome to the new west.”

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Cast

Sydney Sweeney
Penny Jo Poplin
Paul Walter Hauser
Lefty Ledbetter
Halsey
Mandy Starr
Simon Rex
Roy Lee Dean
Eric Dane
Dillon Macintosh
Zahn McClarnon
Ghost Eye
Derek Hinkey
Hank Spears
Toby Huss
Pendleton Duvall

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tony Tost
Writers: Tony Tost
Languages: English
Countries: Luxembourg, Canada, United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 6% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released last year.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Luxembourg, Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tony Tost, shot by Nigel Bluck. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Fleming. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Peter McNulty shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Sydney Sweeney and Paul Walter Hauser and Halsey carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Welcome to the new west.".

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The take

Tony Tost directs. Nigel Bluck behind the camera. David Fleming scores. Peter McNulty cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Luxembourg, Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Earned back only 6% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released last year.
3International production across 3 countries: Luxembourg, Canada, United States of America.
4Directed by Tony Tost, shot by Nigel Bluck. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by David Fleming. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Peter McNulty shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Sydney Sweeney and Paul Walter Hauser and Halsey carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Welcome to the new west.".
9IMDB entry: tt17676734 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 8 themes, including "dark comedy", "artifact", "biting", "south dakota".

The technical file

Cinematography: Nigel Bluck
Original score: David Fleming
Editing: Peter McNulty
Production design: Russell Barnes
Costume design: Jillian Bundrick
Makeup / hair: Chase Heard
Stunt coordinator: Kent W. Luttrell
Runtime: 107 min · 1h 47m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $9,000,000
Box office: $500,000
Return: 6% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Americana (2025)

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Manuel São Bento2025-08-20
★ 7/10
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/americana-movie-review-the-weight-of-tradition-in-a-modern-western-key/ "Americana carries thematic richness and characters with emotionally satisfying arcs, brought to life by an inspired cast. It's true that the narrative loses some power in questionable structural choices and a genre fusion that, while ambitious, doesn't always succeed. But Tony Tost debuts with a film that reveals passion, personal identity, and a clear connection to his cultural background. With just a bit more consistency in execution, this could easily have been one of the year's most memorable movies." Rating: B

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