Genre: Thriller/Drama
Director: Patricia Riggen
Writers: Rosie JoLove & Harmony Winters
Based on the novel by Jeanine Cummins
Cast: Diane Guerrero, Oliver Alexander, Diego Luna, Michael Pena, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kevin Alejandro, Diego Boneta
Budget: $22,000,000
Domestic Box Office: $29,667,048
Foreign Box Office: $19,000,595
Total Profit: $4,505,783
Reaction: The film barely broke even, which was a nice change of pace for co-writer Rosie JoLove, who is coming off four box office bombs. At a certain point though, the studio would really like some more breakout/surprise hits out of this season's films.
"American Dirt is a tense film. While not exactly thrilling or exciting, it is hard not to get swept up in the emotional and harrowing journey Diane Guerrero's Lydia undertakes over the course of the film." - Lisa Winger, Newsday
"A movie about one of the most controversial books in recent memory is almost destined to get people talking. I’ll admit, I haven’t read the book but if this movie is anything to go by, I must’ve missed something. Is it emotionally manipulative? At times. Does the cast do their best to make it work? Yes, they do. That alone is just enough for it to break even. Is it the best representation of Latinx culture? That’s up to you to decide." - Mitchell Walker, New York Times
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