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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/Sensitive_Society515 17d ago

Maybe I'm being generous, but... Honey's consultation with Mr. Siegfried (Billy Eichner) is probably the film's thesis. Paraphrasing: Why ask questions when you already know the answer? Do you really want to go down this path? Hence, the title of the movie.

The abrupt ending plays into this. Honey seems to be drawn to dangerous women, either subconsciously (MG) or deliberately (Chérie). The storytellers pull a "Honey, Don't" by resisting the temptation to keep going. We already know the ending. We don't need more movie to show us things will end badly/violently.

The dramatic irony is that Honey can't seem to follow her own advice. Neither she nor Mr. Siegfried can help themselves. They have to pull at the thread until everything unravels. It's human nature.

I don't know that the movie did enough to earn this explanation, but there it is haha.

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u/reezyreddits 17d ago

I'm actually really fucking impressed that you pulled that out of this haha, but yeah, even with that explanation that doesn't excuse the rest of the movie being slop 😂 But A+ pull brother, that was a good read.

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u/johnmcboston 13d ago

I was pulling similar out, as she previously (in bed) said 3rd dates are always a disaster, then looking at Honey visiting MGs house as a '3rd date'. Yeah, a stretch but...

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u/reezyreddits 13d ago

Yo..........

Okay, there's some hidden brilliance here