Sovereign

Struggling single father Jerry indoctrinates his son Joe into the sovereign citizen movement, teaching him that laws are mere illusions and freedom is something you take. But, as Jerry’s ideology consumes them, they are set on a collision course with a police chief who has spent his life upholding the rules that Jerry has spent his tearing down.

Genre : CrimeDramaThriller

Runtime : 100 mins

Release Date : 2025-07-11

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I gave it an 8/10, and I do think it's a compelling and interesting film. I'd go so far as to say it's one of the best indie films of 2025 so far. But holy moly is it hard to watch. Watching the treatment of the teenage character by his father should give anyone with a pulse a strong sense o...

I think everything about this is good. I didn't really like it, though. Performances were great. Some good yelling. A little too much yelling. I feel like this is an Oscar attempt. Or a lot of wreathed indie festival badges. Poor kid. Interesting things happen. The ending is unnecessary. Who is ...

Cast

Nick Offerman

(Jerry Kane)

Jacob Tremblay

(Joe Kane)

Dennis Quaid

(John Bouchart)

Kezia Dacosta

(Candace)

Terry J. Nelson

(Deputy Sheriff)

Bobby Gilchrist

(Mr. Friedman)

Megan Mullally

(Beverly)

Ruby Wolf

(Jess Bouchart)

Buddy Campbell

(Bob)

Tommy Kramer

(Tommy Paulson)

Jared Carter

(Jared)

Jennifer Nesbitt-Eck

(Jennifer)

Mike L. Thomas

(Mike)

Cheryl Vanwinkle

(Cheryl)

Jason Cochrane

(Gun Salesman)

Chris Greene

(Officer Wray)

Jade Fernandez

(Brenda Reese)

William Sherman

(William)

Astrid Allen

(Astrid)

Alonso Rappa

(Teen #3)

Martha Plimpton

(Lesley Anne)

Jason Scott Morgan

(Ponytail)

Thomas Mann

(Adam Bouchart)

John Trejo

(Rodney)

Brandon Stewart

(Rob Everson)

Barry Clifton

(Judge Tate)

Andrew Ortenberg

(Courtroom Clerk)

Nancy Travis

(Patty Bouchart)

Krishna Sistla Ward

(Clerk)

Julia Watts

(School Registrar)

Chris Pierce

(Sheriff's Deputy)

Tommy Dion Burns

(Night Clerk)

Patchez Black

(Meeting Hall #4 Attendee (uncredited))

Julia D. Borkowski

(Graduation Guest (uncredited))

Kyleigh Box

(Grocery Store Shopper (uncredited))

Brandon Devine

(Police Recruit (uncredited))

Leslie Dianne

(Courtroom Gallery Audience Member)

Phoenix Ghost

(Motel 6 Manager)

Mike Gross

(Graduation Guest (uncredited))

Vu Ha

(Deputy Sheriff (uncredited))

Bradley Hall

(Detective background (uncredited))

Kevin Hill

(Meeting All #4 Attendee (uncredited))

Tara Hollums

(Funeral attendant (uncredited))

Mark Alan Jaeger

(Meeting Hall Attendee (uncredited))

Jobie James

(Casino Guest)

Matthew Jaycox

(State Trooper)

Nathan Kirby

(Feautered Background (uncredited))

Marilyn Knapp

(Neighbor (uncredited))

Anna Knight