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Sovereign 2025
Action thrillerCrime dramaCrime thriller
Sovereign represents a 2025 American biographical crime thriller crafted by Christian Swegal with Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay, Thomas Mann, Nancy Travis, Martha Plimpton, and Dennis Quaid in starring roles. This production adapts events from the 2010 West Memphis police shootings, depicting Jerry and Joe Kane (Offerman and Tremblay) as a father-son pair embracing the sovereign citizen ideology while confronting Police Chief John Bouchart (Quaid).
Briarcliff Entertainment distributed Sovereign theatrically on July 11, 2025, matching its digital debut. Critics responded favorably, especially noting Offerman and Tremblay's performances. The film earned nominations at the 41st Independent Spirit Awards including Best Supporting Performance (Tremblay) and Best Screenplay.
Cast
- Nick OffermanJerry Kane
- Jacob TremblayJoe Kane
- Thomas MannAdam Bouchart
- Nancy TravisPatty Bouchart
- Martha PlimptonLesley Anne
- Dennis QuaidChief John Bouchart
- Brandon StewartRob Everson
- Ruby WolfJess Bouchart
- Terry J. NelsonDeputy Hall
- Megan MullallyBeverly
- Bobby GilchristMr. Friedman
- Kezia DaCostaCandace Jeffers
- Tommy KramerTommy
Crew
- Director
- Christian Swegal
- Writer
- Christian Swegal
- Producer
- Nick Moceri
- Cinematography
- Dustin Lane
- Editing
- David Henry
- Music
- James McAlister
Details
- Production
- All Night Diner
- Distributor
- Briarcliff Entertainment
- Box office
- $63,777
