Honey Don't! (2025)
Film · Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Stream it, ifif you enjoy the eccentric, pulp-heavy stylings of Ethan Coen's solo directorial work.
A brisk, eccentric crime caper that blends dark humor with a pulp mystery, characteristic of Ethan Coen's playful and stylized approach to the genre. It is designed for those who enjoy quirky characters and a twisty, slightly absurd plot that moves at a rapid pace.
What it is about
Honey O'Donahue, a small-town private investigator, delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church.
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What Honey Don't! is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this film is a fast-paced and irreverent experience, leaning heavily into a cartoonish, stylised reality. The tone is consistently playful, often prioritising quirky character interactions and sharp, rhythmic dialogue over a traditional sense of tension. While there are elements of a thriller, the focus remains on the absurdity of the situations, resulting in a brisk narrative that feels both light and slightly chaotic.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is aimed squarely at fans of post-modern crime capers who appreciate a cast leaning into eccentricities, particularly with Aubrey Plaza and Margaret Qualley at the helm. It will likely irritate those seeking a serious mystery or a grounded procedural. The primary caveat is that the film's commitment to its own quirkiness can occasionally feel more like a stylistic exercise than a substantial story.
The right evening for it
It suits a low-stakes evening where you want something short, energetic, and visually vibrant. It is the kind of film to watch when you are in the mood for dark laughs rather than emotional depth.
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How Honey Don't! leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to come away feeling amused by the sheer oddity of the world, left with the lingering impression of a colourful, slightly cynical comic book come to life.
How Honey Don't! ends
Spoilers. The whole ending, in a few lines. Nothing shows until you ask and then confirm.
Honey discovers Corinne is being held captive in MG’s basement after noticing her niece's green lipstick on a teacup. Although MG stabs her, Honey manages to disarm the policewoman using a boiling kettle and shoots her before passing out. Honey eventually awakens in an ambulance alongside Corinne and Heidi. Marty reveals that MG was a serial killer responsible for murdering Mia, two sex workers, and her own father. When Marty attempts to ask her on a date once more, Honey repeats that she likes girls.
The film ends with Honey and the liaison Chère flirting with one another after noticing each other at a stoplight. This final moment confirms Corinne's safety and resolves the investigation into Mia's death, while suggesting a potential new romantic connection for the private investigator.
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More clips
Clip · Margaret Qualley Investigates A Suspicious Death
Clip · "I Help People" Official Clip
Clip · "Click Clackin Heels" Official Clip
Honey Don't! soundtrack
Music by Carter Burwell
Honey Don't (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Carter Burwell · 2025 · 14 tracks
Listen on Apple Music- 1We Gotta Get Out of This Place · Brittany Howard
- 2Rough Love
- 3ODDWADD · Lace Manhattan
- 4Heidi Ho
- 5Did You See Heaven
- 6Little Black Star · Lace Manhattan
- 7Those Click-Clacking Heels
- 8The Wrong Penis Move
- 9Honey Don’t! (Cast Recording) · Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza & Talia Ryder
- 10You Will Not
Album and songs from Apple Music.
Questions people ask
- Is Honey Don't! a funny film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Funny, with a tense streak. A brisk, eccentric crime caper that blends dark humor with a pulp mystery, characteristic of Ethan Coen's playful and stylized approach to the genre. It is designed for those who enjoy quirky characters and a twisty, slightly absurd plot that moves at a rapid pace.
- How long is Honey Don't!?
- Honey Don't! runs 89 min and was released in 2025.
- Where can I watch Honey Don't! in Canada?
- In Canada, Honey Don't! is included with Prime Video (all plans).
- Where can I watch Honey Don't! in Germany?
- In Germany, Honey Don't! is included with WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel.
- Who composed the music for Honey Don't!?
- The music for Honey Don't! is by Carter Burwell. The soundtrack album, Honey Don't (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), has 14 tracks.
- What songs are on the Honey Don't! soundtrack?
- Honey Don't (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) has 14 tracks, including “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” by Brittany Howard, “Rough Love”, “ODDWADD” by Lace Manhattan, “Heidi Ho” and “Did You See Heaven”, and more. It is on Apple Music.
- Is Honey Don't! worth watching?
- It depends: if you enjoy the eccentric, pulp-heavy stylings of Ethan Coen's solo directorial work. IMDb users rate it 5.3 out of 10 from 30,640 votes, Metacritic 46 and TMDB users 5.5.
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