Akron (2015): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Akron is a 2015 romantic drama directed by Brian O’Donnell and Sasha King, starring Matthew Frias as Benny Cruz, Edmund Donovan and Amy da Luz. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Directors
- Brian O’Donnell and Sasha King
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Towpath Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Akron About?
The premise of Akron without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Benny, a college freshman at the University of Akron, Ohio, unexpectedly falls for fellow freshman Christopher at a football game. They begin a relationship, encouraged by their families and friends. However, a past tragedy involving their mothers is revealed, creating a significant challenge and threatening to separate the young couple.
Akron Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay lover
- gay boyfriend
- gay romance
- gay teenager
- gay couple
- gay kiss
- gay love
- gay cinema
- gay relationship
- gay latino
- gay
- gay son
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- gay brother
- implied gay sex
- college freshman
- gay protagonist
- young man
- boyfriend boyfriend relationship
- male male relationship
- young lovers
- latino male white male relationship
- gay character
- american football
- death of brother
- spring break
- box of condoms
- meeting boyfriend's mother
- dead brother
- tent camping
- sleeping in the backseat of a car
- male protagonist
- loss of a son
- loss of brother
- interracial gay relationship
- interracial gay romance
- interracial romance
- interracial gay couple
- asking for forgiveness
- flashback
- bare chested man
- gay interest
- city name in title
- erection
- ohio
- tent
- nightclub
- morning after
- dancing
- tickling
- condom
Where to Watch Akron
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Akron Cast & Characters
Matthew Frias leads the cast as Benny Cruz, with Edmund Donovan as Christopher Welling and Amy da Luz as Carol Welling. Directed by Brian O’Donnell and Sasha King; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Brian O’Donnell
- Co-director Sasha King
- Matthew Frias as Benny Cruz
- Edmund Donovan as Christopher Welling
- Amy da Luz as Carol Welling
- Isabel Rose Machado as Becca Cruz
Also Starring in Akron
· 3 more- Andréa Burns Lenora Cruz
- Joseph Melendez David Cruz
- Cailan Rose Julie
Akron Plot Summary
What happens in Akron from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a crowded supermarket, two families shop for groceries: Benny Cruz and his kin, and Christopher Welling with his mother Carol Welling. As they prepare to head home, tragedy strikes when Carol accidentally hits and kills Davey, Benny’s brother. The moment shatters both households, leaving everyone grappling with shock and grief.
Full summary
The whole story of Akron, scene by scene
Akron Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Akron.
How Well Do You Know Akron?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
At which university do Benny and Christopher meet as students?
Cars in Akron
14 cars on screen, including the 1996 Pontiac Bonneville and the 1999 Honda Civic Coupe.
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1996 Pontiac Bonneville Important role -
1999 Honda Civic Coupe Minor role -
1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Minor role -
1995 Chevrolet Astro Background role
Akron Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “愛的進行時” and “Un secret de trop”.
- Also known as
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- 愛的進行時
- Un secret de trop
- 爱的进行时
- 애크런, აკრონი
- Акрон
- Akron: O Passado Nunca Morre
- אקרון
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Akron FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Akron, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Akron?
Akron runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Akron released?
Akron was released on October 6, 2015.
Who directed Akron?
Akron was directed by Brian O’Donnell and Sasha King.
Who is in the cast of Akron?
Akron stars Matthew Frias as Benny Cruz, Edmund Donovan as Christopher Welling and Amy da Luz as Carol Welling, among 7 credited actors.
Where can I watch Akron?
In the US, Akron is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Akron have a post-credit scene?
No. Akron has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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