American Muscle

Name: American Muscle
Director: Joel Veach
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2026-03-14
Rating: 10.0
Cast: David Thompson, Brendan Sexton III, Jorge Garcia, Lauren Glazier, Gbenga Akinnagbe

2026 · 82 min · ★ 10.0 · Crime, Drama, Thriller

A desperate mechanic's plan to escape his past unravels when his sister returns home and two violent debt collectors close in.

Directed by Joel Veach · Written by Joel Veach

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