American Folk (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2018, American Folk is a drama and music film directed by David Heinz, running about 96 minutes. “They shared their voices to heal a nation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two strangers, both folk musicians stranded in California, take a road trip to New York in the days after 9/11. A story about the kindness of strangers and the power of music.
Who’s in it. American Folk stars Joe Purdy as Elliott, Amber Rubarth as Joni, Krisha Fairchild as Scottie and David Fine as Dale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, American Folk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Folk page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Folk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Folk (2018)?
- In US, American Folk is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Folk worth watching?
- American Folk holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Folk?
- American Folk stars Joe Purdy, Amber Rubarth, Krisha Fairchild, David Fine and Bruce Beatty.
- When was American Folk released?
- American Folk was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.