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The Newton Boys

1998Movie2 h 2 minPG-13

Crime
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic576.8Rotten Tomatoes64%43%

A tense, fast-paced crime movie about crime and history.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

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Story

History is about to catch up with America's most successful bank robbers.

The story of the Newton gang, the most successful bank robbers in history, owing to their good planning and minimal violence.

Feels like

  • Bank Robbery
  • 1920s America
  • Family Crime
  • Historical Drama
  • Brotherhood
  • Outlaw Life
  • American History
  • High-Stakes Heist
  • Based on True Events

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Richard Linklater
Written by
Richard Linklater, Claude Stanush, Clark Walker
Produced by
Anne Walker-McBay
Music by
Bad Livers, Edward D. Barnes

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Facts

March 26, 1998 · 2 h 2 min · PG-13

Released
March 26, 1998
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Action, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$27 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
43 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Tropes

Alcohol-Induced Idiocy, The Baby of the Bunch, Sympathetic Inspector Antagonist +9

  • Alcohol-Induced Idiocy
  • The Baby of the Bunch
  • Sympathetic Inspector Antagonist
  • Train Job
  • Happily Married
  • Cowboy
  • True Companions
  • Retired Outlaw
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Dirty Cop
  • Demolitions Expert
  • Badass Bystander

12 of 13 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Newton Boys?"

Questions about The Newton Boys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Newton Boys?

Prime

In the United States, The Newton Boys streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is The Newton Boys worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 57).

Is The Newton Boys okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Was The Newton Boys a box office flop?

Budget$27 million
Box office$10 million

Yes: it cost about $27 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 39% of its budget.