American Son (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2008, American Son is a drama film directed by Neil Abramson, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. American Son stars Nick Cannon as Mike, Melonie Diaz as Cristina, Matt O'Leary as Jake and Tom Sizemore as Dale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, American Son has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Son (2008)?
- In US, American Son is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Son worth watching?
- American Son holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Son?
- American Son stars Nick Cannon, Melonie Diaz, Matt O'Leary, Tom Sizemore and Percy Daggs III.
- When was American Son released?
- American Son was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.