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Decision (2012)
A widow (Natalie Grant) sends her son (Michael Rosenbaum) to spend the summer in Tennessee with his estranged granddad (Billy Dean) to help the teen cope with his father's death.
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A widow (Natalie Grant) sends her son (Michael Rosenbaum) to spend the summer in Tennessee with his estranged granddad (Billy Dean) to help the teen cope with his father's death.
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Genre:Action, Thriller, Family, Drama, Romance
Written By:Kevan Otto
In Theaters:1/1/2012
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Runtime:120 minutes
Studio:All Entertainment, Believe Pictures
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