American Violet (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, American Violet is a drama film directed by Tim Disney, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A young single mother of four living in a small Texas town. Arrested during a drug raid and accused of a crime she didn't commit, Dee goes against the wishes of her mother, Alma, and rejects the plea-bargain that would free her from jail, but brand her as a felon for life. As word begins to spread that similar incidents are occurring in poor communities all across the country, Dee realizes that there are more mothers out there like her, and decides to take a stand against powerful district attorney Calvin Beckett. Now, despite being well aware of District Attorney Beckett's fierce reputation, Dee enlists the aid of ACLU attorney David Cohen and former narcotics officer Sam Conroy in overcoming the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that, if not navigated with the greatest of caution, now threaten to destroy her life. With the custody of her children on the line, one brave mother wages a valiant battle to strike at the very heart of the corrupt Texas justice system.
Who’s in it. American Violet stars Nicole Beharie as Dee Roberts, Tim Blake Nelson as David Cohen, Will Patton as Sam Conroy and Michael O'Keefe as Calvin Beckett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, American Violet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Violet page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Violet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Violet (2008)?
- In US, American Violet is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Violet worth watching?
- American Violet holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Violet?
- American Violet stars Nicole Beharie, Tim Blake Nelson, Will Patton, Michael O'Keefe and Malcolm Barrett.
- When was American Violet released?
- American Violet was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.