As movie fans catch up on the best movies of 2023, we've got everything you need to know about how to watch American Fiction, the critically acclaimed comedy starring Jeffrey Wright.
Based on a novel by Percival Everett, American Fiction follows a struggling writer who in jest writes something that perpetuates the type of Black culture he disdains, only for it to become a hit. The movie earned numerous nominations for end-of-year awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Wright at the Oscars.
Here's how you can watch American Fiction right now to find out what the critics and voters are enjoying so much.
How to watch American Fiction in movie theaters
American Fiction is now playing in select movie theaters in the US and UK.
To find out if, where and when American Fiction is playing near you, check out Fandango, which shows all locations and showtimes available in your area. You can also buy your tickets for American Fiction directly through Fandango.
Another option not only to see if American Fiction is playing near you but to also potentially save money on a movie ticket is by signing up for a movie theater subscription or membership program. Offered by many US and UK movie theater chains, in addition to getting all the info on what is playing at your local movie theater, these programs allow movie lovers to get free, discounted or a monthly allotment of tickets, as well as deals on concessions and other moviegoing perks.
Is American Fiction streaming?
American Fiction is available to watch via digital on-demand in the US (not yet in the UK), including on platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
There are no details as to when or where American Fiction is going to land in terms of streaming, though as an MGM movie, Prime Video or MGM Plus seems are the likeliest options.
What else to know about American Fiction
Here is the official synopsis for American Fiction:
"Jeffrey Wright stars as Monk, a frustrated novelist who's fed up with the establishment profiting from 'Black' entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, Monk uses a pen name to write an outlandish 'Black' book of his own, a book that propels him to the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain."
In addition to Wright, the American Fiction cast includes Tracee Ellis Ross, Sterling K. Brown, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams, Adam Brody and Issa Rae.
The movie is the directing debut of Cord Jefferson, who also wrote the movie. Jefferson's previous credits were all in TV, where he wrote for shows that included Master of None, The Good Place, Watchmen and Station Eleven.
American Fiction is "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes, with a score of 92% positive. Among the movies accolades are five Oscar nominations, two Golden Globe nominations, five Critics Choice Awards nominations, five Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations and being named one of the Top 10 movies of the year by the American Film Institute.
Watch the trailer for American Fiction right here:
