Memorial Day
“Two Generations. Two Wars. One Story”
Synopsis
Memorial Day, 1993. When 13-year-old Kyle Vogel discovers the World War II footlocker belonging to his grandfather, Bud, everyone tells Kyle to put it back. Luckily, he ignores them. Although Bud has never talked about the war, he finds himself striking a deal with his grandson: Kyle can pick any three souvenirs, and Bud will tell him the stories behind each one. Memorial Day not only takes us on a journey into Bud's complicated wartime past, but also into Kyle's wartime future. As the two men share parallel experiences in combat, they come to realize how that magical day on the porch shaped both of their lives.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Memorial Day Movie Trailer (2011)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-10
Top Cast
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Jonathan Bennett
SSGT. Kyle Vogel
James Cromwell
Bud Vogel
Jackson Bond
Young Kyle Vogel
Emily Fradenburgh
Lt. Kelly Tripp
Punnavith Koy
Steven Luke
Brandt
Charles Hubbell
Cpt. Tom Marshall
Mary Kay Fortier-Spalding
Betty Vogel
Scott Eiden
Pfc. Travis Shane
John Cromwell
Lieutenant Bud Vogel
Chris LeFevere
Spc. Josh Berg
Corby Kelly
Derek Lodermeier
Jasper Morgan
Young German Soldier
Reed Sigmund
Ed Gorski
Thomas Sellwood
Pfc. Nick Sullivan
Erin Traxler
Sarah Vogel
Armin Zadeh
Moises Aguilar
Max Gonzales
Zack Vogel
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 25, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Fischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Conklin
- Original Score
- Paul Hartwig
- Original Title
- Memorial Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- Perspective Films, 185 Trax, 7th Sense Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Fischer
Marc Conklin, Jeff Traxler
Paul Hartwig
Bo Hakala
Bill Rammer
Sam Fischer, Craig Christainsen, Jeff Traxler, Kyle O'Malley
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Christainsen
Producer
Paul Hartwig
Original Music Composer
Jason Hilton
Stunt Coordinator
Bo Hakala
Director of Photography
Tom Doeden
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mark Wojahn
Production Design
Marc Conklin
Screenplay
Bill Rammer
Editor
Sam Fischer
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Memorial Day.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Memorial Day
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What is Memorial Day about?
Memorial Day, 1993. When 13-year-old Kyle Vogel discovers the World War II footlocker belonging to his grandfather, Bud, everyone tells Kyle to put it back. Luckily, he ignores them. Although Bud has never talked about the war, he finds himself striking a deal with his grandson: Kyle can pick any three souvenirs, and Bud will tell him the stories behind each one. Memorial Day not only takes us on a journey into Bud's complicated wartime past, but also into Kyle's wartime future. As the two men share parallel experiences in combat, they come to realize how that magical day on the porch shaped both of their lives.
Who directed Memorial Day?
Memorial Day was directed by Sam Fischer.
Who stars in Memorial Day?
The principal cast of Memorial Day includes Jonathan Bennett, James Cromwell, Jackson Bond, Emily Fradenburgh, Punnavith Koy.
When was Memorial Day released and how long is it?
Memorial Day was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Memorial Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Memorial Day was composed by Paul Hartwig.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Memorial Day?
Memorial Day holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).