American Son
Synopsis
The story of a young Marine, fresh from Camp Pendleton, who is forced to confront the complexities of adulthood and a volatile home life during a four-day Thanksgiving leave.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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American Son - ClipOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-12
Top Cast
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Nick Cannon
Mike
Melonie Díaz
Cristina
Matt O'Leary
Jake
Tom Sizemore
Dale
Percy Daggs III
Shawn
Chi McBride
Eddie
Arika Gluck
Tricia
April Grace
Donna
Herman Wilkins
Aaron
Diana Terranova
Tammy
Eurydice Davis
Amber
Toni Quintero
Maria
Matt Sigloch
Company Commander (Voice)
Dotan Baer
Marine #1
Justin Diedolf
Marine #2
Renzo Fidani
Marine #3
Wade Harlan
Marine #4
Robert T. Parker
Marine #5
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Sundance)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Abramson
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Schmid
- Original Score
- Tim Boland, Sam Retzer
- Original Title
- American Son
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Map Point Pictures, Night & Day Pictures, Winghead Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Abramson
Eric Schmid
Tim Boland, Sam Retzer
Kris Kachikis
Karen Schmeer
Michael Roiff, Alex Kohner, Chris Frisina, Danielle Renfrew Behrens
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Abramson
Director
Eric Schmid
Screenplay
Kris Kachikis
Director of Photography
Karen Schmeer
Editor
Michael Roiff
Producer
Danielle Renfrew Behrens
Producer
Tim Boland
Original Music Composer
Sam Retzer
Original Music Composer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Son about?
The story of a young Marine, fresh from Camp Pendleton, who is forced to confront the complexities of adulthood and a volatile home life during a four-day Thanksgiving leave.
Who directed American Son?
American Son was directed by Neil Abramson.
Who stars in American Son?
The principal cast of American Son includes Nick Cannon, Melonie Díaz, Matt O'Leary, Tom Sizemore, Percy Daggs III.
When was American Son released and how long is it?
American Son was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for American Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Son was composed by Tim Boland, Sam Retzer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Son?
American Son holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).