The Old Man & the Gun
2018 · Movie · PG-13 · 94 min · ★ 6.4 · 87% critics
Based on a true story, the film follows a charming older bank robber from a daring prison escape into an unlikely run of heists that baffle authorities. As a detective grows increasingly intrigued and a woman stands by him despite his chosen path, the pursuit becomes as character-driven as it is criminal.
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Details
- Years
- 2018
- Release date
- 2018-09-27
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Critic score
- 87/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (1,501 votes)
About
Choose this if you want a gentle, character-focused crime tale with wit and goodwill, like The Sting or Logan Lucky; Not for you if you need nonstop action or high drama.
Pros: charming tone; strong performances; true-crime charm | Cons: slow pacing; limited drama; some cast underused
Themes
- bank
- fbi
- texas
- based on true story
- heist
- bank robbery
- assumed identity
- horse ranch
- prison break
- neo-noir
- 1980s
- septuagenarian
- +5 more
Cast & crew
Robert Redford
as Forrest Tucker
Casey Affleck
as John Hunt
Sissy Spacek
as Jewel
Danny Glover
as Teddy
Tom Waits
as Waller
Tika Sumpter
as Maureen
Ari Elizabeth Johnson
as Abilene
Teagan Johnson
as Tyler
Gene Jones
as Mr. Owens
John David Washington
as Lt. Kelly
Directed by David Lowery