Josh & S.A.M.

Josh & S.A.M.

Why run away from home when you can drive?

PG-13 1993 · 96 min · ★ 4.9 · Adventure, Action, Comedy

Josh and Sam are two brothers facing change, their mother is about to marry a French accountant and the kids are sent to go live with their father in Florida. Meanwhile, Josh tells Sam that he is a "S.A.M." that is going to be sent to Africa to fight in a war and that Canada is a safe haven for any S.A.M. unwilling to fight. Will Josh & S.A.M. make it to Canada or will they wish they should have never left home?

Directed by Billy Weber · Written by Frank Deese

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Jacob Tierney Joshua 'Josh' Whitney
Noah Fleiss Samuel 'Sam' 'Killer Sam' Whitney
Martha Plimpton Alison (The Liberty Maid)
Stephen Tobolowsky Thomas 'Thom' Whitney
Joan Allen Caroline Whitney
Chris Penn Derek Baxter
Maury Chaykin Pizza Man
Ronald Guttman Jean-Pierre
Udo Kier Salon Manager
Christian Clemenson Policeman
Jake Gyllenhaal Leon Coleman
Danny Tamberelli Red Haired Kid #2

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