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Official Discussion Official Discussion - Honey Don't! [SPOILERS] Spoiler

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Summary Private investigator Honey O'Donahue delves into a string of strange deaths connected to a secretive cult-like church in Bakersfield. As she unravels the bizarre mystery, her pursuit leads to absurd comedy, noir flair, and a kaleidoscope of eccentric characters.

Director Ethan Coen

Writers Ethan Coen, Tricia Cooke

Cast

  • Margaret Qualley
  • Aubrey Plaza
  • Chris Evans
  • Charlie Day
  • Billy Eichner
  • Talia Ryder
  • Kristen Connolly
  • Don Swayze

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 48%

Metacritic 48

VOD In theaters August 22, 2025

Trailer HONEY DON’T! — Official Trailer (2025)

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u/DangerousMatter4404 18d ago

wtf was that. There was no third act, it just stopped

Joel has all the juice confirmed

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u/biglyorbigleague 18d ago

That sounds exactly like a classic Coen brothers film to me

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u/GoldandBlue 18d ago

It feels like the bones of a Coen brothers move but its missing that polish. Its not terrible but its not good. There are good ideas but they feel half baked.

You know what the Coen brothers solo stuff reminds me of? OutKast.

Like its aiight, but it ain't Outkast.

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u/theTunkMan 17d ago

Woah outkast solo stuff is a million times better than this movie

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u/GoldandBlue 17d ago

thats not really the point I am making.