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A Gang Story

2011·Movie
1h 42min
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Violence7

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Crime, history, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

After growing up in a poor gypsy camp, Edmond Vidal, aka Momon, has retained a sense of family, unfailing loyalty and pride in his origins. Most of all, he has remained friends with Serge Suttel, with whom he first discovered prison life - for stealing cherries. The two of them inevitably got involved in organized crime. The team they formed, the Ganf Des Lyonnais, made them the most notorious armed robbers of the early 1970s. Their irresistible rise ended in 1974 with a spectacular arrest. Today, as he nears 60, Momon would like to forget that part of his life. He has found peace by retiring from the "business". He tends to his wife Janou, who suffered so in the past, and to his children and grandchildren, all of whom have great respect for this man of simple and universal values, so clear-headed and full of kindness. But then Serge Suttel, who has disowned nothing of his past, comes back into the picture.
French Gangster FilmLoyalty and BetrayalHistorical Crime DramaCharacter StudyNostalgic ToneMoral AmbiguityFamily BondsRedemptionTrue Story

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Gang Story legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Gang Story worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Gang Story rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is A Gang Story?

1 h 42 min

A Gang Story runs 1 h 42 min.

Is A Gang Story based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Gang Story?

Critics50
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate A Gang Story higher (67) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is A Gang Story in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch A Gang Story?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Gang Story in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.