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Krystal

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A sheltered young man joins Alcoholics Anonymous to get closer to the woman of his dreams, a former hooker and stripper named Krystal.
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Krystal hinges -- and ultimately stumbles -- on character behavior that beggars belief, defies logic, and finally runs well beyond the average viewer's ability to care.

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Dana Schwartz Entertainment Weekly 04/13/2018
C+
Krystal feels like the result of an elaborate blunder wherein three different scripts were accidentally shuffled together and then - presumably through a series of hijinks - the director accidentally shot it all straight through. Go to Full Review April Wolfe TheWrap 04/13/2018
So baffling that it must be appreciated at least for its ability to defy all logic. Go to Full Review Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times 04/12/2018
Too forced, chaotic and randomly eccentric to make for a fully engaging and cohesive emotional experience. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson 02/12/2022
1/5
Little to nothing about "Krystal" works and its a shame considering the talent involved. Go to Full Review Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review 06/10/2020
There are times when the movie feels like it's more eccentricities over substance, but overall it holds its own thanks to a strong cast, a subtle charm and sense of humor, and a spirited outlook on a type of living. Go to Full Review Sean Mulvihill FanboyNation.com 10/30/2018
1/5
Krystal is a movie that is overflowing with bewildering decisions, from its bizarre tonal shifts to its complete disinterest in the moral implications of its characters' actions. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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donnie m @RT64375194 02/05/2025 i just watched this in 2025-it's a little and i'm not sure why but i liked it for the most part and loved the actor who plays Taylor and Kathy Bates-i just love her. See more Wolfgang G @RT51462348 07/17/2022 „Krystal" ist ein schöner komischer Liebes Film, mit einem herrlichen Schuss „schwarzen Humor". Ein sehenswerter Film mit sehr guten Schauspielern. See more 06/15/2022 Wildly underrated. One of the best movies I've seen in a long time (Thank you William H. Macy). Gives you hope that film making isn't completely dead. The collection of characters and acting is awesome. Witty, charming, and intelligent (ha, probably why it got low scores?). Reminds me a little of the flavor of "The Girl Next Door." See more 06/07/2022 I don't see why so many are ragging on this movie. Sure, it was nothing great, but it was fun and a little offbeat. Quite predictable but the characters were believable and story fun and upbeat. Not great but good for a night of entertainment See more 09/03/2020 Very refreshing! The dialogue was funny and at times charmingly Faulknerian. Characters were likable, warts and all. It was nice to see William H. Macy directing. The surreal animated bits were creative and stirring. See more 11/10/2019 This is a completely misunderstood comedic movie that simply lampoons it's southern characters with witty charm. From Kathy Bates to Bill Macey and Rosario Dawson, you can see why the movie drew them to their parts in the movie. Enjoy this underrated gem. See more Read all reviews
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William H. Macy

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Rosario Dawson

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Nick Robinson

Taylor Ogburn

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Willie

Jacob Latimore

Bobby

Grant Gustin

Campbell

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Movie Info

Synopsis A sheltered young man joins Alcoholics Anonymous to get closer to the woman of his dreams, a former hooker and stripper named Krystal.
Director
William H. Macy
Producer
Rachel Winter, Dan Keston
Screenwriter
William Porter
Distributor
Paladin, Great Point Media
Production Co
Great Point Media, Dorian Media
Rating
R (Some Nudity|Brief Sexuality|Language Throughout|Drug Use)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 13, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 10, 2018
Runtime
1h 33m