Film Review

‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’: A Hearty Slice of Premiere Americana

John Travolta’s family-centric first directorial effort is going to upset a lot of people.
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‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’: A Hearty Slice of Premiere Americana
Jeff (Clark Shotwell) and his mother, Helen (Kelly Eviston-Quinnett), in "Propeller One-Way Night Coach." Apple+
Michael Clark
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TV-PG | 1h 1m | Drama, Family, Adventure | 2026

If the reviews from the May 15, 2026, Cannes Film Festival world premiere of “Propeller One-Way Night Coach” (“Propeller”) are any kind of indicator, this movie will please the masses and infuriate most critics.

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Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.