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The Old Man & the Gun

2018Movie1 h 34 minPG-13

ComedyCrime
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic806.8Rotten Tomatoes93%66%

A nostalgic, romantic comedy movie about a real life story and history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

This story is mostly true.

The true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are a detective, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.

Feels like

  • Biographical Crime Drama
  • Charming Outlaw
  • Late-Life Adventure
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Character-Driven
  • True Story
  • Romantic Undertones
  • Slow Burn

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
David Lowery
Written by
David Lowery
Produced by
Robert Redford, Toby Halbrooks, James M. Johnston
Music by
Daniel Hart

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 27, 2018 · 1 h 34 min · PG-13

Released
September 27, 2018
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$16 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
53 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Biopic, Thrill Seeker, Period Piece +9

  • Biopic
  • Thrill Seeker
  • Period Piece
  • Did Not Get the Girl
  • The Joy of X
  • Consistent Clothing Style
  • Awesome Anachronistic Apparel
  • Anti-Hero
  • Sir Not-Appearing-in-This-Trailer
  • Affably Evil
  • Back-Alley Doctor
  • Great Escape

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Old Man & the Gun?"

Questions about The Old Man & the Gun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Old Man & the Gun?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Old Man & the Gun from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 25 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Old Man & the Gun worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is The Old Man & the Gun okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Old Man & the Gun make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Old Man & the Gun good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Old Man & the Gun a box office flop?

Budget$16 million
Box office$11 million

Yes: it cost about $16 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 71% of its budget.

What tropes does The Old Man & the Gun use?

BiopicThrill SeekerPeriod PieceDid Not Get the GirlThe Joy of XConsistent Clothing StyleAwesome Anachronistic ApparelAnti-HeroSir Not-Appearing-in-This-TrailerAffably EvilBack-Alley DoctorGreat Escapeand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Biopic, Thrill Seeker, and Period Piece.