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title: "American Refugee"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/american-refugee-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 827315
imdb_id: "tt14556184"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 52
content_rating: "NR"
---

# American Refugee (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/american-refugee-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: American Refugee
Year: 2021
Genre: Horror and Thriller (Source 1, 2)
Director: Ali LeRoi (Source 2, 4)
Writers: Allison Buckmelter and Nicolas Buckmelter (Source 2)
Cast: Erika Alexander, Derek Luke, Sam Trammell (Source 2, 4), Zamani Wilder (Source 4)
Plot: A family seeks shelter in a neighbor's bunker while the American economy is in collapse and the nation is under martial law. They find the danger inside is potentially greater than the danger outside (Source 1, 3, 4).
Release Date: December 10, 2021 (US) (Source 1, 5)
Runtime: 1h 35m (Source 1)
Distribution/Streaming: Set for release

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ali LeRoi
- **Networks / Studios**: Epix, Blumhouse Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Erika Alexander** as *Helen Taylor*
- **Derek Luke** as *Greg Taylor*
- **Sam Trammell** as *Winter*
- **Peyton Jackson** as *Kai Taylor*
- **Zamani Wilder** as *Zoe Taylor*
- **Jessi Case** as *Amber*
- **Vince Mattis** as *Matty*
- **Charity Jordan** as *Brooke*
- **Dawson Towery** as *Skinny man*
- **Shelby Faciane** as *Store Clerk*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch American Refugee online?
American Refugee is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is American Refugee worth watching?
American Refugee holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 52 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie American Refugee and when was it released?
American Refugee is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed American Refugee?
American Refugee was directed by Ali LeRoi.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [American Refugee — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/827315)
- [American Refugee - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Refugee)
- [American Refugee (2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/827315-american-refugee/cast)
- [American Refugee (2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14556184/)
- ['On A Wing And A Prayer' Adds Jessi Case & Rocky Myers](https://deadline.com/)
- [American Refugee](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)

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