
American Son
2008-01-19 · 90 min · ★ 4.5
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.
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- Directors
- Neil Abramson
- Production companies
- Map Point Pictures, Night & Day Pictures, Winghead Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Nick CannonMike
Melonie DíazCristina
Matt O'LearyJake
Tom SizemoreDale
Percy Daggs IIIShawn
Chi McBrideEddie
Arika GluckTricia
April GraceDonna
Diana TerranovaTammy
Eurydice DavisAmber
Dotan BaerMarine #1
Danielle BarbosaCristina's MotherTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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