Memorial Day(2011)
Two Generations. Two Wars. One Story
Memorial Day Synopsis
Memorial Day, 1993. When 13-year-old Kyle Vogel discovers the World War II footlocker belonging to his grandfather, Bud, everyone tells Kyle to put it back. Luckily, he ignores them. Although Bud has never talked about the war, he finds himself striking a deal with his grandson: Kyle can pick any three souvenirs, and Bud will tell him the stories behind each one. Memorial Day not only takes us on a journey into Bud's complicated wartime past, but also into Kyle's wartime future. As the two men share parallel experiences in combat, they come to realize how that magical day on the porch shaped both of their lives.
Memorial Day (2011) is a action, drama, war and history film directed by Sam Fischer, released on June 6, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Jonathan Bennett, James Cromwell, Jackson Bond and Emily Fradenburgh. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 78 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Fischer
- Writers:
- Marc Conklin, Jeff Traxler, Marc Conklin
- Producers:
- Craig Christainsen
- Cinematographer:
- Bo Hakala
- Composer:
- Paul Hartwig
- Production:
- Perspective Films, 185 Trax, 7th Sense Films
- Budget:
- $4,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Memorial Day (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Memorial Day before you stream it.
Memorial Day Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jonathan Bennett
as SSGT. Kyle Vogel
James Cromwell
as Bud Vogel
Jackson Bond
as Young Kyle Vogel
Emily Fradenburgh
as Lt. Kelly Tripp
Punnavith Koy
Steven Luke
as Brandt
Charles Hubbell
as Cpt. Tom Marshall
- Mary Kay Fortier-Spalding
Mary Kay Fortier-Spalding
as Betty Vogel
- Scott Eiden
Scott Eiden
as Pfc. Travis Shane
- John Cromwell
John Cromwell
as Lieutenant Bud Vogel
- Chris LeFevere
Chris LeFevere
as Spc. Josh Berg
- Corby Kelly
Corby Kelly
as Derek Lodermeier
Key crew
Directed by Sam Fischer, written by Marc Conklin, Jeff Traxler and Marc Conklin, produced by Craig Christainsen.
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Memorial Day Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 78 ratings.
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Memorial Day – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Memorial Day online?
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Memorial Day (2011) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Memorial Day?
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The main cast of Memorial Day (2011) includes Jonathan Bennett, James Cromwell, Jackson Bond, Emily Fradenburgh and Punnavith Koy. The film was directed by Sam Fischer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Memorial Day released?
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Memorial Day was released on June 6, 2011 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Memorial Day worth watching?
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Memorial Day (2011) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 78 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Memorial Day?
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Yes. The official Memorial Day trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.