Son of a Gun

2014
R
1h 48m

IMDb RATING

6.4/10

30K

YOUR RATING

Ewan McGregor and Brenton Thwaites in Son of a Gun (2014)

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. Lynch and his crew have plans for their young protegee. Upon release, JR must help secure Lynch's freedom, staging a daring prison break. As a reward, he's invited to join the crew as they plan a gold heist that promises to deliver millions. However, as things start to go wrong, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues. JR finds himself unsure of whom he can trust and on a collision course with his former mentor.

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Action Crime Drama Thriller

JR busts out of prison with Brendan Lynch, Australia's most notorious criminal, and joins Lynch's gang for a gold heist that soon pits the two men against one another.JR busts out of prison with Brendan Lynch, Australia's most notorious criminal, and joins Lynch's gang for a gold heist that soon pits the two men against one another.JR busts out of prison with Brendan Lynch, Australia's most notorious criminal, and joins Lynch's gang for a gold heist that soon pits the two men against one another.

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IMDb RATING

6.4/10

30K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 nominations

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Trailer #1

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J R Approaches Brendan In Prison

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J R Approaches Brendan In Prison

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Escaping The Mine

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Brenden Shows J R The Son Of Sorrow Move

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Son Of A Gun: Brendan Warns JR

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Son of a Gun: Brendan Warns Jr. (UK)

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Trivia
Based on real life bank robber Brenden Abbott, AKA "The Post Card Bandit" & his apprentice Brendan Berichon.

Goofs
When the drug dealer/ arms dealer hands JR weapons there is no possible way he can hold onto the M60 Machine Gun like that, with it weighing around 23 lbs.

Quotes
Tasha: You were right, never trust a woman. Check mate.

Connections
Featured in Film '72: Episode #44.3 (2015)

Soundtracks
Enter One
Performed by Sol Seppy
Written by Sophie Michalitsianos
License courtesy of Sophie Michalitsianos

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Review

Featured review

Australia's heading in the right direction.

This film gave me shivers and not just because of the intense first act which sees us locked in a prison with some pretty ruthless men but because I regained hope for a flailing Australian film industry. I feel obliged to support my industry so often I go to the cinema reluctantly and am thoroughly disappointed by the lack of respect for the audience the filmmakers have, they believe first and foremost they must get their unworthy stories on screen and then I'm left out of pocket and dissatisfied. This time was a different story, Son of a Gun has given us a MOVIE!!! Finally, an actual movie which I could disengage and go on a ride with the characters. This isn't trying to be a groundbreaking heist film and yet it is groundbreaking for Australia, it is so well made, performances are stellar and the score is epic. We have space for our kitchen sink dramas but we also should make way for these type of films and also judge it as an Australian film. That's why I gave it 10 out of 10 because this film should be judged like all other Australian films are judged and not judged harshly because it has a big star and feels like a bigger story. I highly recommend this film.