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Reviews
6This is an intriguing and strange film, one which uses a simple narrative bait-and-switch technique to consistently confound expectation.
Read full review at Little White Lies
8Miller owns the material and single-handedly elevates it to something you can’t look away from...
Read full review at Roger Ebert
8Miller’s skill as an actor perfectly modulates Deb’s growth over a decade.
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6Miller is utterly believable as a working-class woman whose daughter disappears, alongside strong support from Christina Hendricks and Aaron Paul.
Read full review at The Guardian
10Miller's performance is surely one of the best of 2019. She ekes out subtle changes in a multidimensional character as the story jumps forward through the years of Deb's life.
Read full review at Common Sense Media 8Miller’s finely tuned performance manages to be tough and sparky and just world-weary enough, without slipping into one-size-fits-all inspirational “survivor” cliche.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Woman about? 
American Woman is a powerful and emotional drama that follows the story of Deb Callahan, a young grandmother who is forced to raise her daughter's child after the girl disappears. The film takes place over 11 years and shows how Deb's life is turned upside down as she searches for answers about her daughter's disappearance. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and struggles to come to terms with what has happened. The film features a strong performance from Sienna Miller in the lead role and is a poignant portrayal of loss, grief, and resilience.
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