American Woman

Deb Callahan, a weathered grandmother in a Pennsylvania coal town, takes custody of her daughter's child after the girl vanishes. With the lost teenager presumed kidnapped, Deb fights to keep the family together while she also contends with her own aging body, secrets in the town, and a search that stretches far beyond the local streets. As suspicions surface and neighbors weigh in, Deb must balance her own frailty with a stubborn sense of duty. Its mood stays intimate as the search expands beyond town lines too.

Directed by Jake Scott and written by Brad Ingelsby, American Woman adapts a genuine sense of working-class life in small-town Pennsylvania. The film stars Sienna Miller with Christina Hendricks, Aaron Paul, Will Sasso, and Sky Ferreira. It favors intimate performances.

Box office figures for the film reflect a limited release and modest earnings, with no wide international footprint or aggressive marketing push. The release emphasized festivals and select theaters rather than saturation. Its box office performance mirrors its niche appeal.

Cultural impact is modest, with the film remaining a quiet, character driven drama rather than a splashy blockbuster. It captures a Pennsylvania town with economy and warmth, and its strongest claim to fame lies in Sienna Miller's grounded performance and the way the town tests loyalties under strain for viewers.

Reception noted the restrained pace and the strength of Miller's performance, while others praised the film's unflinching look at family duty in a town under pressure. Themes include resilience, memory, and how a community negotiates truth, fear, and obligation when a loved one vanishes, along with the costs of secrecy.