National Anthem

critic Reviews

, 91% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score
  • A soulful exploration of sexual fluidity with a vivid Americana backdrop, National Anthem earns a salute.
  • , Fresh Tomatometer Score
    Emily MaskellLittle White Lies
    The Western is alive and well, just looking a bit different.
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    Leslie FelperinGuardian
    The drama sputters and fails to catch fire; it's as if Gilford is far less interested in kindling things and prefers to just look at his pretty cast in a variety of lighting schemes... That said, the toothsome cast is well worth watching.
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    Adam KempenaarFilmspotting
    The film’s tenderness is borne from its tactility, an emphasis on the physical touch that connects characters.
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    Ty BurrWashington Post
    National Anthem is at its openhearted, poetically inclined best when observing an alternate vision of the American West that’s no less possible for being radical.
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    Saffron MaeveGlobe and Mail
    A tender and uncomplicated tale about a young man feeling through his sexuality after a troupe of queer ranchers take him under their wing.
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    Sheila O'MalleyRogerEbert.com
    "National Anthem" is tender and sweet, and it expresses all of these things in its visual language, allowing these sensations to be present without speaking them out loud.
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    Jack WaltersLoud and Clear Reviews
    "National Anthem adopts a hazy and nostalgic atmosphere to chronicle one man’s journey of self-discovery and acceptance in a new world."
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    Stephen A. RussellOrion's Shoulder (Substack)
    Luke Gilford’s luminously anti-patriarchal queer rodeo rancher debut feature is a gift to those doing things differently with purpose.
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    Andrew MurrayThe Upcoming
    Fronted by strong turns from Plummer and Lindley, National Anthem is a heartfelt tale of queer acceptance, which constantly surprises and delights at every turn.
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    Rebecca JohnsonMovie Marker
    A beautifully shot coming-of-age story with a stunning message surrounding inclusivity and finding your people, National Anthem is one of the year’s best indie gems.
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