The Keeper

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The Keeper

R

2024

1h 41m

Drama

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Based on a true story. Heavily impacted by his fellow veteran's suicides, George Eshleman (Angus Benfield), an Army veteran, decides to help raise awareness of military member suicides by hiking the full Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia while carrying 363 name tapes from the uniforms of military members who committed suicide. He is given the trail name "The Keeper" (of the names) by a special group of veterans he meets along the way, and finds support and comfort from fellow hikers, civilians, and other military veterans alike, in the "Hiker Universe." Despite their support, his depression threatens to overtake his judgment as the days pass. With his darkness only a few paces from his mind as he travels the trail, George struggles to prove his mettle, conquer his depression, and focus on the mission.

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

05/25/2024

2/4

Plain-spoken, low-budget drama.

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Bobby LePire

Film Threat

06/17/2024

8/10

The Keeper is an engaging drama that showcases the dark and light sides of soldiers who are not in a war.

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Goyito R.

@Goyitor 07/21/2025

Good story. Needs a higher production cost.

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David S

@RT52395619 03/04/2025

Good story, horrific acting. Should have been a lot better

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Jeff B

@RT71328438 12/25/2024

Not a veteran but this movie brought me awareness to the emotions that our veterans face every day. And as a civilian I cannot imagine how that is but I can offer my help so don’t hesitate to ask because I believe that there are many more people who would love to help.

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Paul O

@RT45684723 12/25/2024

Awkward acting with an interesting storyline. I just couldn't get past the cringe. I would not recommend this to anyone.

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Daryl A

@RT62267335 12/21/2024

As a veteran this movie hit home. Everyone needs to watch it. If you are a veteran, there is support for you.

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Dave C

@RT44630137 12/02/2024

I be sat by the tree with him . Very moving story.

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Based on a true story. Heavily impacted by his fellow veteran's suicides, George Eshleman (Angus Benfield), an Army veteran, decides to help raise awareness of military member suicides by hiking the full Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia while carrying 363 name tapes from the uniforms of military members who committed suicide. He is given the trail name "The Keeper" (of the names) by a special group of veterans he meets along the way, and finds support and comfort from fellow hikers, civilians, and other military veterans alike, in the "Hiker Universe." Despite their support, his depression threatens to overtake his judgment as the days pass. With his darkness only a few paces from his mind as he travels the trail, George struggles to prove his mettle, conquer his depression, and focus on the mission.

Director: Angus Benfield, Kendall Bryant Jr.
Producer: Angus Benfield, Ruth Benfield, Kendall Bryant Jr., Simone Bonser, Steven Lafferty
Screenwriter: Todd Tavolazzi
Distributor: LAMA Entertainment
Production Co: Bridge and Acorn Entertainment, LAMA Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 27, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 8, 2024
Runtime: 1h 41m

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