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Arkansas

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A series of mistakes leads to a deadly collision between two criminals and a drug kingpin in Arkansas.
Arkansas

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Critics Consensus

Arkansas has an appealing low-key charm, but this character-driven neo-noir is too diffuse and derivative to leave much of an impression.

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Edward Porter The Times (UK) Aug 22, 2022
The dialogue is hard-boiled and the cast includes reliable tough talkers: John Malkovich, Vince Vaughn and Michael K Williams. Go to Full Review
David Hughes Empire Magazine Jul 14, 2020
2/5
Feeling like a relic from the wave of '90s crime ensembles that followed in Tarantino's wake, Arkansas not only squanders some good talent, it's a tragic waste of a fine book. Go to Full Review
Ellen E Jones Guardian Jul 10, 2020
3/5
As a collection of smart-mouthed southern ne'er-do-wells, Arkansas amuses, but as a showcase for colourful 70s menswear, it excels. Go to Full Review
M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut Aug 28, 2022
3.5/5
Clarke Duke’s directorial debut is a southern crime saga that practically drips with a style all its own. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Aug 19, 2022
4/5
That balance between a Southern black comedy and a gritty crime thriller is one of the most impressive things about Clark Duke’s entertaining debut. Go to Full Review
Alix Turner Filmotomy Feb 9, 2021
3.5/5
Arkansas is a blend of affectionate, easy going and satisfying - not something I expected to write regarding a film focusing on American drug-runners. Go to Full Review
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Clark Duke

Director

Liam Hemsworth

Kyle

Vince Vaughn

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John Malkovich

Bright

Michael Kenneth Williams

Almond

Clark Duke

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Movie Info

Synopsis A series of mistakes leads to a deadly collision between two criminals and a drug kingpin in Arkansas.
Director
Clark Duke
Producer
Clark Duke, Patrick Hibler, Martin Sprock, Jeff Rice
Screenwriter
Andrew Boonkrong
Production Co
Don Kee Productions, Jeff Rice Films, StoryBoard Media, Buffalo 8 Productions
Rating
R (Language Throughout|Drug Material|Brief Nudity|Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 5, 2020
Runtime
1h 55m
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