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Honeydripper
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Honeydripper

2007 · 124 min Drama Music
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

In 1950s Alabama, the owner of the Honeydripper juke joint finds his business dropping off and against his better judgment, hires a young electric guitarist in a last ditch effort to draw crowds during harvest time.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: John Sayles

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Tyrone Purvis

LisaGay Hamilton

LisaGay Hamilton

Delilah

Yaya DaCosta

Yaya DaCosta

China Doll

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

Maceo

Vondie Curtis-Hall

Vondie Curtis-Hall

Slick

Gary Clark Jr.

Gary Clark Jr.

Sonny

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Mable John

Bertha Mae

Stacy Keach

Stacy Keach

Sheriff Pugh

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Nagee Clay

Scratch

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Absalom Adams

Lonnie

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