Honey Dont – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Honey Dont

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movie2025Comedy, Crime

53%

WISE Score

Margaret Qualley is a PI taking on Aubrey Plaza’s cult in this neon-soaked, quirky crime comedy from the Coen-Cooke duo.

5.6

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Honey Dont

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2025, Comedy, Crime

53%

WISE Score

Margaret Qualley is a PI taking on Aubrey Plaza’s cult in this neon-soaked, quirky crime comedy from the Coen-Cooke duo.

5.6

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Screenwise Verdict

If you liked Drive-Away Dolls, you know the drill. This is Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke leaning into their 'lesbian pop noir' aesthetic—it's loud, colorful, and deeply weird. It’s a great pick for a parent's night in or for older teens who have already graduated to R-rated indie cinema.

Don't go in expecting a traditional Coen Brothers thriller like Fargo. This is campier and more focused on the 'vibes' than a tight, gritty plot. It's fun, it's stylish, and Aubrey Plaza is clearly having the time of her life being menacing.

Age Fit

This is strictly for the 17+ crowd. It's a 'pop noir' filled with adult themes, language, and a general vibe that will fly right over a kid's head while being a bit too edgy for the middle-school set.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

It's a Coen-Cooke 'lesbian pop noir.' While it has a blast with character dynamics, it's built on crime, cults, and adult-oriented humor that isn't aiming for traditional wholesomeness.

Imaginative

Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke bring a highly stylized, quirky vision to the screen. From the neon-tinted visuals to the offbeat dialogue, it's a masterclass in genre-bending creativity.

Safe

Expect an R-rating for language, sexual content, and stylized violence. It's safe for its intended adult audience, but not for kids or younger teens without a heavy heads-up.

Enriching

It offers sharp satire on organized religion and small-town power structures, but it's primarily an entertainment-first genre piece.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Aubrey Plaza as a mysterious cult leader is exactly the kind of chaotic energy this genre needs.
The stylized visuals and punchy dialogue make it a treat for fans of indie crime noir.
It doesn't take itself too seriously, blending dark comedy with a genuine mystery.
The chemistry between the leads—Qualley, Plaza, and Chris Evans—is top-tier.

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What to Watch For

The movie deals with a mysterious church/cult, which involves manipulation and some disturbing psychological dynamics.
Expect R-rated language and sexual humor consistent with Ethan Coen’s solo ventures like Drive-Away Dolls.
The 'strange deaths' mentioned in the synopsis involve stylized violence that might be too much for the squeamish.

Conversation Starters

"Why do you think people are drawn to charismatic but clearly dangerous leaders like the one in the film?"
"How does the movie use color and music to tell you how to feel about a scene?"
"Is Honey a good investigator because she's smart, or because she's just persistent?"

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