Melvin (played by Stephen Dorff) is a protagonist in American Hero.
Alcoholic and drug abuser with telekinetic abilities. After a clinical death experience, he attempts sobriety to care for his son. He confronts drug dealer Nathan's gang, relapses, but ultimately overcomes his addiction to stop Nathan's violence, stops bullets, and reunites with his family. Lucille (played by Eddie Griffin) is a protagonist in American Hero.
Wheelchair-bound Gulf War veteran searching for his friend Melvin. He blames local drug dealer Nathan for neighborhood violence and is shot in retaliation. Later helps train Melvin's powers and receives a custom wheelchair as a token of their renewed friendship. Rex (played by Jonathan Billions) appears in American Hero.
Lucas (played by Yohance Myles) appears in American Hero.
Local community college science teacher who tests Melvin's telekinetic powers. He attributes them to a different brain structure, urges Melvin to see a specialist, and warns him he is not ready to confront Nathan's gang prematurely. Doreen (played by Keena Ferguson) appears in American Hero.
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Characters
Melvin
(played by Stephen Dorff) — protagonist
Alcoholic and drug abuser with telekinetic abilities. After a clinical death experience, he attempts sobriety to care for his son. He confronts drug dealer Nathan's gang, relapses, but ultimately over...
Lucille
(played by Eddie Griffin) — protagonist
Wheelchair-bound Gulf War veteran searching for his friend Melvin. He blames local drug dealer Nathan for neighborhood violence and is shot in retaliation. Later helps train Melvin's powers and receiv...
Rex
(played by Jonathan Billions) — supporting
Lucas
(played by Yohance Myles) — supporting
Local community college science teacher who tests Melvin's telekinetic powers. He attributes them to a different brain structure, urges Melvin to see a specialist, and warns him he is not ready to con...
Doreen
(played by Keena Ferguson) — minor
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Doreen → Rex
(Family Custodial Parent)
Doreen has taken sole custody of their young son, Rex.
Melvin → Doreen
(Romantic Former Spouses)
Doreen is identified as Melvin's estranged ex-wife and has filed a restraining order against him.
Melvin → Lucas
(Professional Test Subject)
Lucas performs regular tests on Melvin's telekinetic abilities and studies his unusual brain structure.
Melvin → Rex
(Family Father)
Melvin decides to become sober for Rex and later asks to take Rex home from school.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Melvin → Lucille
(Social Friend)
Lucille searches New Orleans for his friend Melvin and wants him to recover from substance abuse.
Story Analysis
A troubled man uses extraordinary powers to overcome addiction, confront neighborhood violence, and rebuild his family.
Plot Progression
A Friend In Decline
Death And Renewal
Power Meets Consequence
The Lowest Point
A Hero Rebuilds
Directed by Nick Love
American Hero (2015) · 5.5/10 · action, comedy, science-fiction
