American Gun (2005)

MOVIEmeter

SEE RANK

Down 1,073 this week

View rank on IMDbPro »

95 min - Drama

6.3

Ratings: 6.3/10 from 2,261 users Metascore: 48/100
Reviews: 28 user | 27 critic | 14 from Metacritic.com

Seemingly disparate portraits of people -- among them a single mother, a high school principal, and an ace student -- Distinctly American -- all affected by the proliferation of guns in American society.

Quick Links:

Create a list »

Related Lists

Columbine - Before & After

a list of 63 titles by johnnyfreakshow created 3 months ago

Movies I've seen and/or recommend

a list of 1,562 titles by whipitgirl666 created 8 months ago

Forest Whitaker

a list of 62 titles by jv_and1 created 9 months ago

Sutherland Family Classics

a list of 74 titles by treatwilliams1892 created 14 Mar 2011

Joel's Movies

a list of 391 titles by joeldavidk created 3 months ago

See all 78 related lists »

3 nominations See more awards »

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Marcia Gay Harden	...	Janet Huttenson
	Forest Whitaker	...	Carter
	Donald Sutherland	...	Carl Wilk
	Lisa Long	...	Sandra Cohen
	Chris Warren Jr.	...	Marcus
	David Heymann	...	Producer
	Chris Marquette	...	David Huttenson
	Amanda Seyfried	...	Mouse
	Nikki Reed	...	Tally
	Joseph Kell	...	Security Guard
	Tony Goldwyn	...	Frank
	Rex Linn	...	Earl
	Kevin Phillips	...	Reggie
	Davenia McFadden	...	Felicia
	Linda Cardellini	...	Mary Ann Wilk

Full cast and crew »

Edit

Storyline

A series of interwoven story lines brings to light how the proliferation of guns in America dramatically influence and shape every day lives. A gun shop owner, an ace student, a single mother, and a school principal are among those profoundly affected. Written by Unit Publicist

Plot Summary | Add Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Taglines:

One nation under fire.

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violent content and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

Add content advisory for parents »

Edit

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [United States] | Add/edit official sites »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Pesadelo Americano See more »

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$9,700 (USA) (22 March 2006) (4 Screens)

Gross:

$24,030 (USA) (28 May 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

IFC Films, Participant Productions, Spirit Dance Entertainment See more »

Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro »

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

See full technical specs »

Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia

The central idea for the film came from an article in the L.A. Times. In addition, the writers were influenced by a friend, who related stories about how students from a Chicago school district brought guns to school, not to use them inside, but because of the dangerous neighborhoods they live in or walk through every day. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: Jay buys a toy gun and a can of spray paint from the store. In actuality, spray paint is not sold in the city of Chicago. See more »

Connections

Features Pickup on South Street (1953) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Good Stuff"
Written by Schuyler Fisk and Dave Bassett
Performed by Schuyler Fisk
Courtesy of Universal Music Enterprises See more »

American Gun (2005)

Director:

Writers:

Stars:

Watch now

Quick Links:

Related News

Related Lists

Connect with IMDb

Related Videos

Cast

Storyline

Plot Keywords:

Taglines:

Genres:

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Parents Guide:

Details

Official Sites:

Country:

Language:

Also Known As:

Filming Locations:

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

Gross:

Company Credits

Production Co:

Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Color:

Aspect Ratio:

Did You Know?

Trivia

Goofs

Connections

Soundtracks