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Decoration Day 1990

Runtime

100 mins

Language

English

English

A cantankerous widower (Garner) living as a recluse is compelled to reengage with his small town after his godchild (Skaggs) lands in trouble, while his old friend (Cobbs), a Black tenant farmer, stubbornly refuses to accept a long‑overdue Congressional Medal of Honor for his World War II heroism. The film examines redemption, community ties, and the lingering shadows of wartime bravery.

A cantankerous widower (Garner) living as a recluse is compelled to reengage with his small town after his godchild (Skaggs) lands in trouble, while his old friend (Cobbs), a Black tenant farmer, stubbornly refuses to accept a long‑overdue Congressional Medal of Honor for his World War II heroism. The film examines redemption, community ties, and the lingering shadows of wartime bravery.

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No!

Decoration Day does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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