Sovereign
2025 | 100m | English
Popularity: 4 (history)
| Director: | Christian Swegal |
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| Writer: | Christian Swegal |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Jul 11, 2025 |
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| Director: | Christian Swegal |
| Writer: | Christian Swegal |
| Genres: | Drama, Crime, Thriller |
| Keywords | police chief, true crime, police standoff, sovereignty, manhunt, father son relationship, drama, action, crime, tribeca, inspired by, sovereign citizen |
| Production Companies | Concourse Media, Rockhill Studios, All Night Diner, Valecroft |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Sep 24, 2025 Entered: Jul 29, 2025 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 | Grocery Store Shopper (uncredited) |
| Ed LaCerra | Background / Extra (uncredited) |
| Faron Ledbetter | State Trooper (uncredited) |
| Ben Matias | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Eric Parkinson | Father Michael (uncredited) |
| John Potthast | Detective |
| Paul Rolfes | Casino Guest (uncredited) |
| Brittany Seals | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Rick W. Stiles | Mourner / Friend (uncredited) |
| Laura Welkey | School Staff (uncredited) |
| Gabe Williams | Police Recruit (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| David Henry | Editor |
| Emma Rose Mead | Production Design |
| Carey Ann Bowen | Set Decoration |
| Dustin Lane | Director of Photography |
| James McAlister | Original Music Composer |
| Marisa Papavero | Art Direction |
| Amanda Wing Yee Lee | Costume Design |
| Dustye Helms | Hair Department Head |
| Vanessa Moates | Makeup Department Head |
| Barbara J. McCarthy | Casting |
| Christian Swegal | Director, Writer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Sean Krajewski | Executive Producer |
| Nick Moceri | Producer |
| Blake Elder | Executive Producer |
| Danielle Mandel | Executive Producer |
| William Ramsey | Executive Producer |
| Grant Mohrman | Executive Producer |
| Ronnie Exley | Executive Producer |
| Kerri Elder | Executive Producer |
| Adam Wyatt Tate | Executive Producer |
| Colin Bates | Executive Producer |
| Matthew Shreder | Executive Producer |
| Tom Ortenberg | Executive Producer |
| Jeremy Ross | Executive Producer |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 15 | 42 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 456 | 709 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 9 | 36 | 465 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 8 | 248 | 745 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 7 | 352 | 583 |
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 of ... discomfort, and it's not out of line to say that much of what we see her is abusive, even as the teenager takes clandestine steps to disentangle himself from his father's web and pursue a more normal adolescence. This isn't something you want to watch on a beautiful, sunny day as it might just ruin your day, but it's worth your time.
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 t ... his about? I don't care about that man at all. Beautiful minivan. Bit of a shame they blow their load on the cover. Sovereign 2 will feature the baby. Baby has grown up and is mostly focusing on boss level scammer sovereigns and the corrupt preachers they have joined forces with. They operate under the dominion of god. Ze operates under the dominion of revenge.