American Gun
2005 · Movie · 95 min · ★ 5.7 · 44% critics
This drama follows several loosely connected lives shaped by gun violence and gun culture in America, from families carrying old grief to students, educators, and others facing fear, blame, and hard choices. Through multiple viewpoints, it explores how one issue touches very different corners of everyday life.
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Details
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2005-09-15
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Critic score
- 44/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.7/10 (42 votes)
About
You may like this if you’re drawn to serious, multi-story dramas about social issues in the spirit of Higher Learning; Not for you if you want a fast pace, tidy resolution, or a subtle message.
Pros: thoughtful social theme; strong performances; emotionally engaging moments | Cons: uneven pacing; disjointed stories; abrupt ending
Themes
- on the road
- school shooting
Cast & crew
Forest Whitaker
as Carter
Marcia Gay Harden
as Janet Huttenson
Donald Sutherland
as Carl Wilk
Lisa Long
as Sandra Cohen
Chris Warren
as Marcus
Amanda Seyfried
as Mouse
Nikki Reed
as Tally
Tony Goldwyn
as Frank
Rex Linn
as Earl
Davenia McFadden
as Felicia
Directed by Aric Avelino