American Son
“There's been an incident.”
Synopsis
Time passes and tension mounts in a Florida police station as an estranged interracial couple awaits news of their missing teenage son.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
TIFF 2019
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenny Leon
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Demos-Brown
- Original Score
- Lisbeth Scott
- Original Title
- American Son
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenny Leon
Christopher Demos-Brown
Lisbeth Scott
Kramer Morgenthau
Melissa Kent
Kenny Leon, Christopher Demos-Brown, Kristin Bernstein, Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone
Department Leadership Roster
Kenny Leon
Director
Christopher Demos-Brown
Writer
Kenny Leon
Producer
Christopher Demos-Brown
Producer
Kristin Bernstein
Producer
Kramer Morgenthau
Director of Photography
Melissa Kent
Editor
Derek McLane
Production Design
Lisbeth Scott
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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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?
Time passes and tension mounts in a Florida police station as an estranged interracial couple awaits news of their missing teenage son.
Who directed American Son?
American Son was directed by Kenny Leon.
Who stars in American Son?
The principal cast of American Son includes Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale, Jeremy Jordan, Eugene Lee.
When was American Son released and how long is it?
American Son was released in 2019 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 Lisbeth Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Son?
American Son holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).