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The History of Future Folk

Play trailer Poster for The History of Future Folk 2013,  1h 26m,  Comedy/ Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 93% 40 Reviews Tomatometer 85% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
93% Tomatometer 40 Reviews 85% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
An alien general (Nils d'Aulaire) joins forces with the comrade (Jay Klaitz) sent to kill him; their goals are threefold: Save their home world, prevent mankind's destruction and book some gigs as bluegrass musicians.
The History of Future Folk

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Critics Consensus

High on quirky smarts and low on splashy special effects, The History of Future Folk is an unusual -- and unusually fun -- slice of sci-fi.

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Ann Hornaday Washington Post Apr 10, 2014
A delightful sci-fi adventure that simultaneously strips the genre down to its low-tech basics and infuses it with audacious new verve. Go to Full Review
Bill Goodykoontz Arizona Republic Jul 25, 2013
3.5/5
It is so charming and sweet ... and the songs are so winning that it is impossible not to fall for it. Go to Full Review
Tom Keogh Seattle Times Jul 11, 2013
2.5/4
The nonsense proves good, goofy fun that works well because "History" at least acts as if it takes itself seriously, going easy on obvious ironies while dishing out catchy tunes. Go to Full Review
Kip Mooney College Movie Review Sep 18, 2021
C+
Not very good, but earns a lot of points for its earnestness, music and charm. Go to Full Review
Lainna Fader ScreenAnarchy Jun 5, 2020
The History of Future Folk is a sweet and charming little story that seems destined to become a cult favorite. Go to Full Review
Sarah Ward Trespass Dec 4, 2018
Though competently performed and brimming with enthusiasm, the sweet but slight fable-based film that results is heavily reliant upon its idea and less cognisant of its wavering cinematic execution, however it does provide moments of heartfelt comedy. Go to Full Review
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Draco S Sep 8, 2017 Wicked clever and hilarious. Pinnacle of indie style. It's funny, real, and well made.
Luke S Jun 28, 2017 The History of Future Folk is apparently a film that shares the backstory of an actual musical comedy duo named Future Folk. There are moments in the film where they are on stage and I think they are performing parts of their real-life act, and it works brilliantly in the context of this movie. The film shows us that all the things audiences have laughed about in their comedy routine are actually what is happening to them. It makes for a great juxtaposition because the main characters are taking everything dead serious, and yet we see the silliness behind it all. The music is great, and it adds to the narrative story as well. The History of Future Folk is also loaded with heart. The characters are sympathetic and you can see General Trius and Kevin’s affection for the women they love, for music, and for Earth in general. The story is silly, but it’s also kind of exciting. There are some tense moments, and I actually started to worry about what would happen. It’s just amazing how they took such a ridiculous concept and managed to get me deeply engaged in the story. The History of Future Folk is a lesser-known movie that I think more people should check out, because it goes above and beyond what you’d expect from a goofy movie based on a stand-up routine. See more
Kylo G Mar 5, 2017 Surprisingly wonderful and funnny
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Movie Info

Synopsis An alien general (Nils d'Aulaire) joins forces with the comrade (Jay Klaitz) sent to kill him; their goals are threefold: Save their home world, prevent mankind's destruction and book some gigs as bluegrass musicians.
Director
John Mitchell, Jeremy Kipp Walker
Producer
Jon Bulette, Andrew Goldman, Smokey Nelson, Jeremy Kipp Walker
Screenwriter
John Mitchell
Distributor
FilmBuff, Variance Films
Genre
Comedy, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 31, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 29, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.9K
Runtime
1h 26m
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