American Son
Seen it?2019 | 90 min | Drama, TV Movie
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Amadeus or Driving Miss Daisy, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Time passes and tension mounts in a Florida police station as an estranged interracial couple awaits news of their missing teenage son.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kenny Leon
- Kerry WashingtonKendra Ellis-Connor
- Steven PasqualeScott Connor
- Jeremy JordanOfficer Paul Larkin
- Eugene LeeLt. John Stokes