American Son (2008)

Name: American Son
Director: Neil Abramson
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008-01-19
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Nick Cannon, Melonie Díaz, Matt O'Leary, Tom Sizemore

Drama

Director: Neil Abramson

Cast: Nick Cannon, Melonie Díaz, Matt O'Leary, Tom Sizemore

Runtime90 min

RatingR

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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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American Son (2008) directed by Neil Abramson is a drama that follows a young Marine's experiences during a Thanksgiving leave. The film has received a mixed critical reception, with some praising its authentic depiction of military life and family dynamics, while others finding it uneven in its execution. There are no major awards associated with this film, and its audience reception on sites like IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes indicates a generally positive, if not overwhelmingly enthusiastic, response from viewers.

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American Son is a 2008 drama film directed by Neil Abramson. The film stars Nick Cannon, Melonie Diaz, Matt O'Leary, Chi McBride, Jay Hernandez, and Tom Sizemore. Its plot follows a young man as he returns home to Bakersfield, California for Thanksgiving leave. Mike faces telling his friends and family of his nearby deployment to Iraq while dealing with a troublesome home life.