Ethan Coen is back at it with Honey Don’t! (2025), a darkly comic lesbian detective flick that’s already causing a stir on the festival circuit. Starring Margaret Qualley as queer private investigator Honey O’Donahue alongside Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, and Billy Eichner, the film blends retro-noir vibes with cult dark comedy, twisted comedy, and a whole lot of queer energy. After earning a standing ovation at Cannes, the movie is finally heading to cinemas. Click the handy links below to jump to the section you need.
What’s to know about Honey Don’t!
Directed by the legend Ethan Coen (yes, that Coen) and co-written with his wife Tricia Cooke (also legend) – their second in a “lesbian B-movie trilogy” after Drive-Away Dolls, with a third one, Go Beavers, coming soon.
Stars Margaret Qualley as Honey O’Donahue (our fierce lesbian PI), Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans (as a cult-y preacher), Charlie Day, Billy Eichner, and more.
Premiere: Went full midnight noir at Cannes on May 24, 2025 — got a six-and-a-half-minute standing ovation, according to Deadline – ‘nuff said.
The Honey Don’t! Trailer
Where can I watch Honey Don’t!?
Watching in the US
Currently only in theatres. Buy those tickets via Atom Tickets, Harkins, B&B… AMC starts showing it from 22nd August.
Watching in the UK
Also, cinemas only on 5th September. Check Cineworld and ODEON
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Watching in Australia
Theatres on deck: Palace and HOYTS from 28th August, Event Cinemas from 28th August, Cineplex AU from 21st August.
Enjoy,
Nonchalant x
This article was written by one of our creative team writers here at Nonchalant Magazine.
