American Heart

American Heart

1992 · 110 min · EN · R · 6.2 (54 votes)
Dir. Martin Bell · Starring Jeff Bridges, Edward Furlong, Lucinda Jenney, Don Harvey, Tracey Kapisky, Margaret Welsh · Music James Newton Howard
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An ex-convict is tracked down by his estranged teenage son, and the pair try to build a relationship and life together in Seattle.

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A raw, melancholic look at a father and son trying to forge a connection amidst hardship. It feels lived-in and authentic, with a somber tone that lingers, exploring themes of redemption and the struggle for a second chance.

grittymelancholicsomberrawsteadyneo-realistcharacter-driven drama90s indieredemptionfamilyaddictionsecond chances
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