National Anthem (2023)

Directed by

Luke Gilford

Genre

drama film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 36m

Rated

R

Rating

6.7 of 10 from 31 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A young construction worker in rural New Mexico joins a community of queer rodeo performers. He finds connection and a sense of belonging in their world.

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What happens

National Anthem is a 2023 American drama film directed by Luke Gilford, in his debut feature-length picture. Gilford co-wrote the screenplay with David Largman Murray and Kevin Best. The film stars Charlie Plummer, Eve Lindley, Mason Alexander Park, Rene Rosado, and Robyn Lively. National Anthem premiered at the 2023 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 10, 2023. It was released on July 12, 2024, by Variance Films. The film received positive reviews, with critics praising the direction, screenplay, cinematography, and performances of its cast (particularly Plummer and Lindley). (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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