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American Son

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A freshly graduated Marine returns home to his dysfunctional family for Thanksgiving.
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Duane Byrge The Hollywood Reporter 01/24/2008
Stirringly told, American Son dramatizes a harsh social reality and tributes this nation's fighting force. Go to Full Review Justin Chang Variety 01/22/2008
This is conventional dramatic material played with an occasionally heavy hand, but sculpted with care and quiet assurance by helmer Neil Abramson. Go to Full Review David Thomas Filmcritic.com 09/20/2009
4/5
ends up being one of the strongest entries in the growing list of films about Iraq even though, ultimately, it probably doesn't belong on that list at all. Go to Full Review Brian Webster Apollo Guide 09/08/2009
74/100
The sort of movie that folks who are addicted to a Tom Cruise-style action sequence every three minutes might dismiss as one in which "nothing happens." Go to Full Review Ryan Cracknell Movie Views 08/29/2009
Several anti-war films have come along in the past couple of years calling out the war in Iraq. They've covered various conspiracies, big personalities and the front lines. But, perhaps, none have been as human as Neil Abramson's American Son. Go to Full Review Bill Gibron PopMatters 08/23/2009
3/5
American Son is one of the few modern takes on the material that never once apologizes for its warrior-in-waiting. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ahmad L 02/17/2023 Nostalgic and great storytelling with emotions flailing for those who truly understand what going on during these times with families in the military. See more 01/04/2022 This movie is a beautiful, realistic story of human interaction between family, friends and a new relationship. It is not often we witness a portrayal of emotions from a young military man who deals with his 96 hours of leave with such intensity. I recommend this movie very highly. See more 02/16/2016 Nick Cannon, thumbs up!! See more 05/10/2015 Cannon and O'Leary had great performances. See more 05/19/2014 must watch! loved the romance and acting. See more 04/06/2014 I wish I could say I brought myself to sit through all of this because I could see the potential, but it was so unbelievably slow-moving I just couldn't stand it after the first half. Maybe I'll revisit it eventually, but I definitely could not take it today. See more Read all reviews
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Neil Abramson

Director

Nick Cannon

Mike

Melonie Diaz

Cristina

Matt O'Leary

Jake

Jay Hernandez

Junior

Arika Gluck

Tricia

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Movie Info

Synopsis A freshly graduated Marine returns home to his dysfunctional family for Thanksgiving.
Director
Neil Abramson
Producer
Michael Roiff, Danielle Renfrew
Screenwriter
Neil Abramson, Eric Schmid
Production Co
Night & Day Pictures
Rating
R (Drug Use|Some Sexual Content|Pervasive Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Runtime
1h 25m
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