Added to Prime Video on Sunday, Apr 21, 2024 In “Memorial Day,” a deep narrative unfolds when 13-year-old Kyle Vogel stumbles upon his grandfather Bud’s World War II footlocker on a fateful Memorial Day in 1993. Ignoring warnings to leave it alone, Kyle convinces Bud to share stories behind three chosen artifacts from the locker, offering viewers a journey through Bud’s challenging wartime past and glimpses into Kyle’s future military experiences. The film elegantly bridges generations, drawing parallels between the challenges faced by grandfather and grandson, both shaped profoundly by their combat experiences.
You can watch “Memorial Day” on Prime Video in Canada.
Length: 1h 48m
Genre: War, Drama
This Title is: Reflective, Historical
Cast
Jonathan Bennett, James Cromwell, Jackson Bond, John Cromwell, Mary Kay Fortier-Spalding
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R – War-related thematic elements and brief language
Trivia
- The film features real-life father and son, James and John Cromwell, portraying the same character at different ages.
- Memorial Day was released first in Minneapolis-St. Paul on April 21, 2012, and later nationwide in the U.S. on May 29, 2012.
- The production cost of the film was approximately $4.2 million.
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Memorial Day effectively captures the personal and historical impacts of war, weaving a story that spans generations. While it offers a strong portrayal of historical events and family bonds, the pacing may feel slow at times, yet it handles the sensitive topic of war with grace and respects its complex characters.
