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American Heart

Play trailer Poster for American Heart R,  1992,  1h 53m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 92% 13 Reviews Tomatometer 68% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
92% Tomatometer 13 Reviews 68% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
This unflinching drama tells the story of recently released ex-convict Jack Kelson (Jeff Bridges) as he struggles to begin a new life outside of prison and build a relationship with his estranged teenage son Nick (Edward Furlong). With the deck stacked against them, Jack falls back on old habits as they struggle amid the vagrants and criminals of an impoverished section of Seattle. Just when it appears that they might succeed, Jack's past comes back to haunt him.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader Jan 31, 2015
It's a pity that the plot culminates in a slew of melodramatic contrivances that leave a lot of strands hanging. Go to Full Review
Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Jan 31, 2015
Not since "Straight Time" with Dustin Hoffman has there been a film that more convincingly depicted the plight of the ex-con in his struggle to earn an honest living than the engaging "American Heart." Go to Full Review
Steve Beard Empire Magazine Jan 31, 2015
3/5
It could have been rather more honest, but it's still worth watching for Bridges' sensitive performance. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Apr 25, 2006
B-
The film begins as a gritty look at down-and-out lives in Seattle, but becomes a more conventional father-son melodrama, though the acting Jeff Bridges and Edward Furlong is good. Go to Full Review
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George M Aug 2, 2017 A gritty, well-meaning drama about a father and son on the fringes of society. It's a pity that the plot culminates in a slew of melodramatic contrivances that leave a lot of strands hanging. See more
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Cast & Crew

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Martin Bell

Director

Jeff Bridges

Jack Kelson

Edward Furlong

Nick Kelson

Lucinda Jenney

Charlotte

Don Harvey

Rainey

Tracey Kapinsky

Molly

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American Heart

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Movie Info

Synopsis This unflinching drama tells the story of recently released ex-convict Jack Kelson (Jeff Bridges) as he struggles to begin a new life outside of prison and build a relationship with his estranged teenage son Nick (Edward Furlong). With the deck stacked against them, Jack falls back on old habits as they struggle amid the vagrants and criminals of an impoverished section of Seattle. Just when it appears that they might succeed, Jack's past comes back to haunt him.
Director
Martin Bell
Producer
Jeff Bridges, Rosilyn Heller
Screenwriter
Martin Bell, Peter Silverman, Mary Ellen Mark
Distributor
Laurenfilm S.A.
Production Co
Asis Films
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 17, 1992, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 1, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA)
$107.9K
Runtime
1h 53m
Sound Mix
Surround
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