# American Fiction (2023) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/american-fiction-2023/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Editorial Rating | 93/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 83/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Cord Jefferson |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 117 min |
| Festival premiere | TIFF 2023 (People's Choice Award) |

## Quick answer

American Fiction (2023) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. American Fiction — People's Choice Award at TIFF 2023. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 83/100. Directed by Cord Jefferson.

## Celluloid verdict

American Fiction — People's Choice Award at TIFF 2023. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Jeffrey Wright, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams, Sterling K. Brown, Skyler Wright, John Ales, Patrick Fischler, Carmen Cusack, Joseph Marrella

## Accolades

Premiered at TIFF 2023, where it won the People's Choice Award.

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: MUBI, MGM+
India: MGM+
Turkey: HBO Max
Japan: not currently streaming

## Common questions

**Is American Fiction worth watching?**
American Fiction holds a 82% Celluloid Score. American Fiction — People's Choice Award at TIFF 2023. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is American Fiction about?**
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.

**Who directed American Fiction?**
American Fiction (2023) was directed by Cord Jefferson.

**What is the Celluloid Score of American Fiction?**
82% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (93/100), Metascore (83/100), Letterboxd (3.8/5), and IMDb (7.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch American Fiction?**
American Fiction is on MUBI, MGM+ in the United Kingdom; on MGM+ in India; on HBO Max in Turkey. Availability varies by region.

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