Born American
Born American

Born American

1986Movie97 minEnglish

A trio of American students vacationing in Finland cross the border into the USSR and are soon imprisoned following a skirmish with Soviet soldiers.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Renny HarlinGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

An American couple on a drug-smuggling trip to Morocco find themselves entangled in a dangerous political situation. After their plane crashes, they are captured by Soviet-backed forces who believe they are spies. They must fight for their freedom and escape the treacherous political landscape.

Critical Reception

Born American received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its action sequences uninspired. While it aimed for a gritty political thriller, it often fell short of delivering compelling suspense or character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and predictable plot.
  • Action sequences are often poorly executed and lack tension.
  • Performances are generally unmemorable, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reception for Born American is largely absent from public records, but available commentary suggests viewers found the film to be a forgettable action thriller with a nonsensical plot and unengaging characters.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Prisoner of the Soviet Union' before being changed to 'Born American' for its international release.

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