American Fiction
2023, English. Directed by Cord Jefferson.
Once you go full black, you ain't never going back!
A novelist fed up with the establishment profiting from "Black" entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch American Fiction
American Fiction is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Cord JeffersonDirector
- Jeffrey WrightThelonious 'Monk' Ellison
- John OrtizArthur
- Erika AlexanderCoraline
- Leslie UggamsAgnes Ellison
- Sterling K. BrownClifford Ellison
- Skyler WrightBrittany
- John AlesLeo
- Patrick FischlerMandel
- Carmen CusackGilda
- Joseph MarrellaMatthew Wilson
- Stephen BurrellJordan Phillips
- Issa RaeSintara Golden
Details
- Released
- 10 November 2023
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Cord Jefferson
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $22M
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What American Fiction is based on
American Fiction is based on Erasure (2001) by Percival Everett.
2001
Erasure
By Percival Everett
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American Fiction: quick answers
Is American Fiction worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 1,484 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is American Fiction?
American Fiction runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does American Fiction have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for American Fiction. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
American Fiction parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
American Fiction is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is American Fiction on?
American Fiction is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like American Fiction?
If you liked American Fiction, try Happiness, Mother, The Savages.
Who directed American Fiction?
American Fiction (2023) was directed by Cord Jefferson and stars Jeffrey Wright, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander.
What is American Fiction based on?
American Fiction is based on Erasure (2001) by Percival Everett.