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Son of a Gun

2014·Movie
1h 48min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic496.1Rotten Tomatoes63%62%
IMDb6.4Metacritic496.1Rotten Tomatoes63%62%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Coming of Age6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

Everyone gets what they deserve

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.
Australian Crime ThrillerPrison SurvivalMentor-ProtégéMoral CorruptionGritty RealismHigh-Stakes HeistCharacter StudyComing-of-Age-in-Crime

Crew

Directed by:
Julius Avery, Melissa Hayward
Written by:
Julius Avery
Produced by:
John Collee, Aaron L. Gilbert, Nikki Barrett
Composed by:
Robert Mackenzie, Blair Slater, Stuart Morton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Son of a Gun legally?

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You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Son of a Gun worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Son of a Gun rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Son of a Gun?

1 h 48 min

Son of a Gun runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Son of a Gun?

Critics56
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see Son of a Gun much the same way.

Was Son of a Gun a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$660,241

No. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $660,241 worldwide, 6% of its budget.

What language is Son of a Gun in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Son of a Gun?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Son of a Gun in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Son of a Gun use?

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TV Tropes lists 42 storytelling tropes for Son of a Gun, including Skinny Dipping, Air-Vent Passageway, Great Escape.