Movie Cosmos - Sovereign

Description:

Struggling single father Jerry indoctrinates his son Joe into the sovereign citizen movement, teaching him that laws are mere illusions and freedom is something you take. But, as Jerry’s ideology consumes them, they are set on a collision course with a police chief who has spent his life upholding the rules that Jerry has spent his tearing down.

Top Cast >

Nick Offerman

As Jerry Kane

Jacob Tremblay

As Joe Kane

Dennis Quaid

As John Bouchart

Kezia Dacosta

As Candace

Terry J. Nelson

As Deputy Sheriff

Bobby Gilchrist

As Mr. Friedman

Megan Mullally

As Beverly

Ruby Wolf

As Jess Bouchart

Buddy Campbell

As Bob

Tommy Kramer

As Tommy Paulson

Jared Carter

As Jared

Jennifer Nesbitt-Eck

As Jennifer

Mike L. Thomas

As Mike

Cheryl Vanwinkle

As Cheryl

Jason Cochrane

As Gun Salesman

Chris Greene

As Officer Wray

Jade Fernandez

As Brenda Reese

William Sherman

As William

Astrid Allen

As Astrid

Alonso Rappa

As Teen #3

Martha Plimpton

As Lesley Anne

Jason Scott Morgan

As Ponytail

Thomas Mann

As Adam Bouchart

John Trejo

As Rodney

Brandon Stewart

As Rob Everson

Barry Clifton

As Judge Tate

Andrew Ortenberg

As Courtroom Clerk

Nancy Travis

As Patty Bouchart

Krishna Sistla Ward

As Clerk

Julia Watts

As School Registrar

Chris Pierce

As Sheriff's Deputy

Tommy Dion Burns

As Night Clerk

Patchez Black

As Meeting Hall #4 Attendee (uncredited)

Julia D. Borkowski

As Graduation Guest (uncredited)

Kyleigh Box

As Grocery Store Shopper (uncredited)

Brandon Devine

As Police Recruit (uncredited)

Leslie Dianne

As Courtroom Gallery Audience Member

Phoenix Ghost

As Motel 6 Manager

Mike Gross

As Graduation Guest (uncredited)

Vu Ha

As Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)

Bradley Hall

As Detective background (uncredited)

Kevin Hill

As Meeting All #4 Attendee (uncredited)

Tara Hollums

As Funeral attendant (uncredited)

Mark Alan Jaeger

As Meeting Hall Attendee (uncredited)

Jobie James

As Casino Guest

Matthew Jaycox

As State Trooper

Nathan Kirby

As Feautered Background (uncredited)

Marilyn Knapp

As Neighbor (uncredited)

Anna Knight

As Grocery Store Shopper (uncredited)

Ed LaCerra

As Background / Extra (uncredited)

Faron Ledbetter

As State Trooper (uncredited)

Ben Matias

As Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Eric Parkinson

As Father Michael (uncredited)

John Potthast

As Detective

Paul Rolfes

As Casino Guest (uncredited)

Brittany Seals

As Mourner (uncredited)

Rick W. Stiles

As Mourner / Friend (uncredited)

Laura Welkey

As School Staff (uncredited)

Gabe Williams

As Police Recruit (uncredited)

Top Crew >

Christian Swegal

Writer, Director

Nick Moceri

Producer

Dustin Lane

Director of Photography

Kerri Elder

Executive Producer

Blake Elder

Executive Producer

Adam Wyatt Tate

Executive Producer

Danielle Mandel

Executive Producer

Colin Bates

Executive Producer

William Ramsey

Executive Producer

Matthew Shreder

Executive Producer

Grant Mohrman

Executive Producer

Tom Ortenberg

Executive Producer

Ronnie Exley

Executive Producer

Jeremy Ross

Executive Producer

Sean Krajewski

Executive Producer

James McAlister

Original Music Composer

David Henry

Editor

Barbara J. McCarthy

Casting

Emma Rose Mead

Production Design

Marisa Papavero

Art Direction

Carey Ann Bowen

Set Decoration

Amanda Wing Yee Lee

Costume Design

Vanessa Moates

Makeup Department Head

Dustye Helms

Hair Department Head

Reviews:

rssp55 (8/10)

I gave it an 8/10, and I do think it's a compelling and interesting film. I'd go so far as to say it's one of the best indie films of 2025 so far.

But holy moly is it hard to watch.

Watching the treatment of the teenage character by his father should give anyone with a pulse a strong sense of discomfort, and it's not out of line to say that much of what we see her is abusive, even as the teenager takes clandestine steps to disentangle himself from his father's web and pursue a more normal adolescence.

This isn't something you want to watch on a beautiful, sunny day as it might just ruin your day, but it's worth your time.

2025-07-14

Chandler Danier (6/10)

I think everything about this is good. I didn't really like it, though. Performances were great. Some good yelling. A little too much yelling. I feel like this is an Oscar attempt. Or a lot of wreathed indie festival badges.

Poor kid. Interesting things happen. The ending is unnecessary. Who is this about? I don't care about that man at all. Beautiful minivan. Bit of a shame they blow their load on the cover. Sovereign 2 will feature the baby.

Baby has grown up and is mostly focusing on boss level scammer sovereigns and the corrupt preachers they have joined forces with. They operate under the dominion of god. Ze operates under the dominion of revenge.

2025-07-16