Memorial Day
- Action
- Drama
- War
- History
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 is a 2011 war drama that interweaves two generations' combat experiences through a grandfather-grandson conversation on Memorial Day 1993. When 13-year-old Kyle discovers his grandfather Bud's World War II footlocker, Bud agrees to share the stories behind three souvenirs, revealing how their parallel wartime journeys shaped both their lives. The film blends action and historical drama to explore the lasting impact of war across generations.
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Jonathan BennettSSGT. Kyle Vogel
James CromwellBud Vogel
Jackson BondYoung Kyle Vogel
Emily FradenburghLt. Kelly Tripp
Punnavith Koy
Steven LukeBrandt
Charles HubbellCpt. Tom Marshall- Mary Kay Fortier-SpaldingBetty Vogel
- Scott EidenPfc. Travis Shane
- John CromwellLieutenant Bud Vogel
- Chris LeFevereSpc. Josh Berg
- Corby KellyDerek Lodermeier
- Jasper MorganYoung German Soldier
- Reed SigmundEd Gorski
- Thomas SellwoodPfc. Nick Sullivan
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When was Memorial Day released?
Memorial Day was released on June 6, 2011.
What is the plot about?
The film follows 13-year-old Kyle Vogel as he discovers his grandfather Bud's World War II footlocker on Memorial Day 1993. Bud agrees to share stories behind three items, revealing parallel combat experiences that shaped both their lives across different wars.
What genres does Memorial Day include?
Memorial Day is an action, drama, war, and history film that examines the personal and generational impact of military service.
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