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Only God Forgives

  • 20132013
  • 18A18A
  • 1h 30min
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
110K
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POPULARITY
3,824
178
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Ryan Gosling in Only God Forgives (2013)
Julian, a drug-smuggler thriving in Bangkok's criminal underworld, sees his life get even more complicated when his mother compels him to find and kill whoever is responsible for his brother's recent death.
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Julian, a drug-smuggler thriving in Bangkok's criminal underworld, sees his life get even more complicated when his mother compels him to find and kill whoever is responsible for his brother... Read allJulian, a drug-smuggler thriving in Bangkok's criminal underworld, sees his life get even more complicated when his mother compels him to find and kill whoever is responsible for his brother's recent death.Julian, a drug-smuggler thriving in Bangkok's criminal underworld, sees his life get even more complicated when his mother compels him to find and kill whoever is responsible for his brother's recent death.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
110K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,824
178
  • Director
    • Nicolas Winding Refn
  • Writer
    • Nicolas Winding Refn
  • Stars
    • Ryan Gosling
    • Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Vithaya Pansringarm
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nicolas Winding Refn
  • Writer
    • Nicolas Winding Refn
  • Stars
    • Ryan Gosling
    • Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Vithaya Pansringarm
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 581User reviews
    • 465Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 14 wins & 20 nominations

    Videos4

    International Version #2
    Trailer 1:27
    International Version #2
    Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 1:50
    Theatrical Trailer
    International Version
    Trailer 1:21
    International Version
    Red Band Trailer
    Trailer 1:37
    Red Band Trailer

    Photos131

    Ryan Gosling and Nicolas Winding Refn in Only God Forgives (2013)
    Ryan Gosling and Vithaya Pansringarm in Only God Forgives (2013)
    Ryan Gosling in Only God Forgives (2013)
    Ryan Gosling and Yayaying Rhatha Phongam in Only God Forgives (2013)
    Ryan Gosling in Only God Forgives (2013)
    Ryan Gosling in Only God Forgives (2013)
    Ryan Gosling in Only God Forgives (2013)
    Kristin Scott Thomas in Only God Forgives (2013)
    Kristin Scott Thomas, Ryan Gosling, and Yayaying Rhatha Phongam in Only God Forgives (2013)
    Kristin Scott Thomas in Only God Forgives (2013)
    Ryan Gosling and Yayaying Rhatha Phongam in Only God Forgives (2013)
    Kristin Scott Thomas and Vithaya Pansringarm in Only God Forgives (2013)

    Top cast

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    Ryan Gosling
    Ryan Gosling
    • Julianas Julian
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Crystalas Crystal
    Vithaya Pansringarm
    Vithaya Pansringarm
    • Changas Chang
    Gordon Brown
    • Gordonas Gordon
    Yayaying Rhatha Phongam
    Yayaying Rhatha Phongam
    • Maias Mai
    Tom Burke
    Tom Burke
    • Billyas Billy
    Sahajak Boonthanakit
    Sahajak Boonthanakit
    • Kimas Kim
    Pitchawat Petchayahon
    • Phaibanas Phaiban
    Charlie Ruedpokanon
    Charlie Ruedpokanon
    • Daengas Daeng
    Kowit Wattanakul
    • Choi Yan Leeas Choi Yan Lee
    • (as Kovit Wattanakul)
    Wannisa Peungpa
    • Kanitaas Kanita
    Narucha Chaimareung
    • Papa Sanas Papa San
    Danai Thiengdham
    • Waiteras Waiter…
    Wittchuta Watjanarat
    • Ma Fongas Ma Fong
    Nophand Boonyai
    • Charlie Lingas Charlie Ling
    Teerawat Mulvilai
    • Ko Samas Ko Sam
    Aratchaporn Sataed
    • Po Yan Leeas Po Yan Lee
    Dujdao Vadhanapakorn
    • Conciergeas Concierge
    • Director
      • Nicolas Winding Refn
    • Writer
      • Nicolas Winding Refn
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Bangkok. Ten years ago Julian (Ryan Gosling) killed a man and went on the run. Now he manages a Thai boxing club as a front for a drugs operation. Respected in the criminal underworld, deep inside, he feels empty. When Julian's brother murders an underage prostitute, the Police call on retired cop Chang (Vithaya Pansringarm) - the Angel of Vengeance. Chang allows the father to kill his daughter's murderer, then "restores order" by chopping off the man's right hand. Julian's mother Crystal (Dame Kristin Scott Thomas) - the head of a powerful criminal organization - arrives in Bangkok to collect her son's body. She dispatches Julian to find his killers and "raise Hell".
    thai boxingvengefulvengeancethai policepunishment170 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Time to Meet The Devil
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • 18A
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Chang's (Vithaya Pansringarm's) outfit in this movie is what retired cops in Thailand wear.
    • Goofs
      When Julian fought Chang, Chang kicked Julian in the left leg several times leaving Julian unable to walk normally, but later on Julian is seen stumbling on his right leg rather than the left.
    • Quotes

      Julien: [to Chang] Want to fight?

    • Connections
      Featured in Showreel: We've Got Keanu Reeves (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Jai-Orn
      ("Falling in Love")

      Lyric/Melody by Kanokwan Kung-noi

      Performed by Fon Thanasuntornas (first recorded in the album titled "Jai-Orn , released in B.E.2543)

    User reviews581

    Review
    Top review
    Annoying and Pretentious
    There isn't a lot of dialog because there isn't much of a plot. What there is, is at best, clumsy and predictable. I am not sure that it was even that believable.

    There is however lots of silence, dark brooding nothingness, Thai Karaoke, lots of blood and questionable sexual relations of one sort or another. Perhaps these elements were supposed to fill the void. However it was not enough.

    Great performances from all the cast but even they couldn't save it. At times Ryan Gosling just looked lost and bewildered and I don't think he was acting. I found it annoying and pretentious.
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    63
    • bettyblogger71
    • May 24, 2013

    FAQ2

    • What happened to Billy's friend Gordon?
    • What are the lyrics to the song at the end?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 22, 2013 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Denmark
      • France
      • United States
      • Sweden
      • Belgium
    • Languages
      • English
      • Thai
    • Also known as
      • Seul Dieu pardonne
    • Filming locations
      • Emporium Suites - 622 Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Toei, Bangkok, Thailand
    • Production companies
      • Space Rocket Nation
      • Gaumont
      • Wild Bunch
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $779,188
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $313,958
      • Jul 21, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,639,616
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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