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Son of a Gun

  • 20142014
  • RR
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
29K
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Ewan McGregor and Brenton Thwaites in Son of a Gun (2014)
Locked up for a minor crime, 19 year old JR quickly learns the harsh realities of prison life. Protection, if you can get it, is paramount. JR soon finds himself under the watchful eye of Australia's most notorious criminal, Brendan Lynch. But protection comes at a price. Lynch and his crew have plans for their young protegee. Upon release, JR must help secure Lynch's freedom, staging a daring prison break. As a reward, he's invited to join the crew as they plan a gold heist that promises to deliver millions. However, as things start to go wrong, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues. JR finds himself unsure of whom he can trust and on a collision course with his former mentor.
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JR busts out of prison with Brendan Lynch, Australia's most notorious criminal, and joins Lynch's gang for a gold heist that soon pits the two men against one another.JR busts out of prison with Brendan Lynch, Australia's most notorious criminal, and joins Lynch's gang for a gold heist that soon pits the two men against one another.JR busts out of prison with Brendan Lynch, Australia's most notorious criminal, and joins Lynch's gang for a gold heist that soon pits the two men against one another.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
29K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Julius Avery
  • Writers
    • Julius Avery
    • John Collee(additional material)
  • Stars
    • Ewan McGregor
    • Brenton Thwaites
    • Alicia Vikander
  • Director
    • Julius Avery
  • Writers
    • Julius Avery
    • John Collee(additional material)
  • Stars
    • Ewan McGregor
    • Brenton Thwaites
    • Alicia Vikander
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 70User reviews
    • 103Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos11

    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:16
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    J R Approaches Brendan In Prison
    Clip 1:10
    Watch J R Approaches Brendan In Prison
    Escaping The Mine
    Clip 0:51
    Watch Escaping The Mine
    Brenden Shows J R The Son Of Sorrow Move
    Clip 1:00
    Watch Brenden Shows J R The Son Of Sorrow Move
    Son Of A Gun: Brendan Warns JR
    Clip 0:59
    Watch Son Of A Gun: Brendan Warns JR
    Son of a Gun: Brendan Warns Jr. (UK)
    Clip 1:01
    Watch Son of a Gun: Brendan Warns Jr. (UK)
    Son Of A Gun: JR Approaches Brendan In Prison
    Clip 1:10
    Watch Son Of A Gun: JR Approaches Brendan In Prison
    Son Of A Gun: Brenden Shows JR The Son Of Sorrow Move
    Clip 1:00
    Watch Son Of A Gun: Brenden Shows JR The Son Of Sorrow Move
    Son of a Gun: Sit Down (UK)
    Clip 1:02
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    Son Of A Gun: Escaping The Mine
    Clip 0:51
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    Son Of A Gun: Sit Down
    Clip 1:00
    Watch Son Of A Gun: Sit Down

    Photos36

    Ewan McGregor, Eddie Baroo, Matt Nable, and Brenton Thwaites in Son of a Gun (2014)
    Ewan McGregor and Brenton Thwaites in Son of a Gun (2014)
    Ewan McGregor, Eddie Baroo, and Matt Nable in Son of a Gun (2014)
    Brenton Thwaites in Son of a Gun (2014)
    Ewan McGregor in Son of a Gun (2014)
    Ewan McGregor in Son of a Gun (2014)
    Ewan McGregor and Brenton Thwaites in Son of a Gun (2014)
    Ewan McGregor and Brenton Thwaites in Son of a Gun (2014)
    Alicia Vikander in Son of a Gun (2014)
    Alicia Vikander in Son of a Gun (2014)
    Ewan McGregor, Eddie Baroo, and Matt Nable in Son of a Gun (2014)
    Ewan McGregor and Brenton Thwaites in Son of a Gun (2014)

    Top cast

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    Ewan McGregor
    Ewan McGregor
    • Brendan Lynch
    Brenton Thwaites
    Brenton Thwaites
    • JR
    Alicia Vikander
    Alicia Vikander
    • Tasha
    Brendan Kerkvliet
    • Prison Officer
    Matt Flannagan
    Matt Flannagan
    • Prison Officer
    Geoff Kelso
    • Prison Officer
    Peter Neaves
    Peter Neaves
    • Prison Officer
    Matt Nable
    Matt Nable
    • Sterlo
    Eddie Baroo
    Eddie Baroo
    • Merv
    Kazimir Sas
    Kazimir Sas
    • JR's Cellmate
    Sam Hutchin
    • Dave
    Craig Sparrowhawk
    • Dave's Crony
    Jared De' Har
    • Dave's Crony
    • (as Jared Dehar)
    Karl Knight
    • Solitary Officer
    Jacek Koman
    Jacek Koman
    • Sam Lennox
    Tom Budge
    • Josh
    Marko Jovanovic
    • Ken
    Ivan Lightbody
    • Mitch
    • Director
      • Julius Avery
    • Writers
      • Julius Avery
      • John Collee(additional material)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Based on real life bank robber Brenden Abbott, AKA "The Post Card Bandit" & his apprentice Brendan Berichon.
    • Goofs
      When the drug dealer/ arms dealer hands JR weapons there is no possible way he can hold onto the M60 Machine Gun like that, with it weighing around 23 lbs.
    • Quotes

      Tasha: You were right, never trust a woman. Check mate.

    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Episode #44.3 (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Enter One
      Performed by Sol Seppy

      Written by Sophie Michalitsianos

      License courtesy of Sophie Michalitsianos

    User reviews70

    Review
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    7/10
    Violent but good-hearted villains
    Movie packed with a little scent of action-drama of the 1970s. This Australian movie gets better as it is unfolded.

    Good acting, good photography and a brief dose of humanity and thriving. Even if the script is nothing out of the normal, the film itself shows us a fast-driven story of convicted criminals trying to live under a small "mafia" organization - Love, lust, betrayal, death and commiseration will be the ingredients to cook up this story.

    PS-> Don't watch the trailer because it sucks and deviates you from seeing a good movie. (I avoided myself from viewing trailers years ago for any movie) - They are simple a pure commercial beacon that use the best scenes as a vehicle of opportunism to forge you into seeing something that ultimately it does not translate into what you are expecting.
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    • jpgonc
    • Feb 18, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • English
      • Serbo-Croatian
    • Also known as
      • Çete Oyunları
    • Filming locations
      • Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Screen Australia
      • ScreenWest
      • Lotterywest
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $660,241
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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