By: Michael Jacobs, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – Movie Trailers (Crime Thriller)

LAS VEGAS — (July 20, 2025) — Buckle up for Sovereign (2025) — the explosive new American crime thriller that stars Jacob Tremblay, Nick Offerman, and Dennis Quaid in a chilling portrayal of anti-government extremism gone deadly. Written and directed by Christian Swegal, the film was officially released in theaters and on-demand by Briarcliff Entertainment on July 11, 2025.

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Also featuring Thomas Mann, Nancy Travis, and Martha Plimpton, Sovereign draws inspiration from the real-life 2010 West Memphis police shootings, weaving together a disturbing but powerful story about radical ideology, father-son loyalty, and violent consequences.

Jacob Tremblay as Jerry Kane in Sovereign (2025) — trailer still image from crime thriller

Jacob Tremblay delivers a haunting performance as Jerry Kane in Sovereign (2025).

Storyline:

“Based on true events, Sovereign follows a father and son (Offerman and Tremblay) who identify as Sovereign Citizens — a growing anti-government movement — as they travel cross-country and clash with a local police chief (Quaid), triggering an explosive standoff and national manhunt with tragic fallout.”

With gritty cinematography by Dustin Lane, haunting music by James McAllister, and a career-defining performance by Tremblay, this film is already generating Oscar buzz in indie circles.

Watch – Sovereign (Official Trailer)

     Production Credits

  • Director & Writer: Christian Swegal

  • Cinematographer: Dustin Lane

  • Music by: James McAllister

  • Edited by: David Henry

  • Producer: Nick Moceri

  • Production Company: All Night Diner

  • Distributor: Briarcliff Entertainment

  • Language: English

  • Country: United States

  • Release Date: July 11, 2025

Don’t miss Sovereign — a brutal, brilliantly acted crime thriller that confronts the dangerous world of anti-government extremism. Now playing in theaters and on-demand from Briarcliff Entertainment, and featured on JRL CHARTS Movie Trailers — your source for must-watch LGBTQ+ and mainstream cinematic releases.

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