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A Journal for Jordan

Based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, a soldier deployed to Iraq begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child.

2021 |2h 11m |  Drama, Romance

Videos

Cast

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Michael B. Jordan

Charles King

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Chanté Adams

Dana Canedy

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Jalon Christian

Jordan

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Robert Wisdom

Sgt. T.J. Canedy

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Tamara Tunie

Penny Canedy

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Jasmine Batchelor

Gwen Canedy

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Marchánt Davis

Mike Canedy

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Susan Pourfar

Miriam

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Vanessa Aspillaga

Robin

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Grey Henson

Ciro

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Johnny M. Wu

Manny

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David Wilson Barnes

Schaefer

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Spencer Squire

Rosenblum

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Melanie Nicholls-King

Kaleshia

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Annabel O'Hagan

Waitress

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Samuel Caleb Walker

Imhoff

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Cleveland Berto

Mohammed

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Clark Jackson

Dana's Doctor

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Julian Vidaurrazaga

Iraq Kid (uncredited)

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

$25,000,000.00

Revenue

$6,700,000.00