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The Old Man & the Gun

  • 20182018
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Robert Redford in The Old Man & the Gun (2018)
The true story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), 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 detective John Hunt (Casey Affleck), who becomes captivated with Forrest's commitment to his craft, and a woman (Sissy Spacek), who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
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Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker and his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public... Read allBased on the true story of Forrest Tucker and his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public.Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker and his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
46K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,444
708
  • Director
    • David Lowery
  • Writers
    • David Lowery
    • David Grann(based on the New Yorker article by)
  • Stars
    • Robert Redford
    • Casey Affleck
    • Sissy Spacek
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  • Director
    • David Lowery
  • Writers
    • David Lowery
    • David Grann(based on the New Yorker article by)
  • Stars
    • Robert Redford
    • Casey Affleck
    • Sissy Spacek
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 287User reviews
    • 238Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 11 nominations

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    Trailer #2: Redford's Final Role?
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    Trailer Commentary From David Lowery
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    Danny Glover, Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek, Casey Affleck, and Tom Waits in The Old Man & the Gun (2018)
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    Robert Redford
    Robert Redford
    • Forrest Tucker
    Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck
    • John Hunt
    Sissy Spacek
    Sissy Spacek
    • Jewel
    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • Teddy
    Tom Waits
    Tom Waits
    • Waller
    Tika Sumpter
    Tika Sumpter
    • Maureen
    Ari Elizabeth Johnson
    Ari Elizabeth Johnson
    • Abilene
    Teagan Johnson
    Teagan Johnson
    • Tyler
    Gene Jones
    Gene Jones
    • Mr. Owens
    John David Washington
    John David Washington
    • Lt. Kelly
    Barlow Jacobs
    Barlow Jacobs
    • Offerman
    Augustine Frizzell
    Augustine Frizzell
    • Sandra
    Jennifer Joplin
    • Martha
    Lisa DeRoberts
    Lisa DeRoberts
    • Helen the Teller
    Carter Bratton
    • Local News Anchor
    Mike Dennis
    • National News Anchor
    Tomas Deckaj
    • Mechanic
    • (as Tomas 'Dutch' Deckaj)
    Isiah Whitlock Jr.
    Isiah Whitlock Jr.
    • Detective Gene Dentler
    • Director
      • David Lowery
    • Writers
      • David Lowery
      • David Grann(based on the New Yorker article by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In an interview he gave during the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, Robert Redford talked about this comedic film being a good note to end on, since the actor wanted his "last acting job to be fun."
    • Goofs
      Forrest is arrested in 1981 at the age of 74, which puts his birth year at 1907. But a flashback shows him as a tween breaking out of a juvenile center in 1936--when he would have been 29.
    • Quotes

      Stephen Beckley Jr., Esquire: I remember I sat down with him once and I said, "Forrest, surely there's an easier way for somebody in your position to make a living." And he looked at me and he said, "Brother, I'm not talking about making a living. I'm just talking about... living."

    • Crazy credits
      Jade Healy is credited as Wallpaper Whisperer!
    • Connections
      Featured in CTV News at 11:30 Toronto: Episode dated 10 September 2018 (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      30 Century Man
      Written by Scott Walker (as Scott Engel)

      Performed by Scott Walker

      Used by permission of Carbert Music Inc.

      Courtesy of Mercury Records Limited

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews287

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A Calm and Relaxing Watch
    When have you ever been able to sit back and watch a man commit a crime with a smile on his face and not even feel remotely bad for the people he is victimizing? Personally, I always watch heist movies and feel bad for the victims, regardless of how truly endangered they are. If your leading man or lady has good intentions, then it becomes easier to watch, but I've never quite had an experience like The Old Man and the Gun before. This is a film that takes its time telling the story at hand and there's hardly ever an exciting moment, but it never feels like it drags. This is (surprisingly) a true story that I believe everyone will get a kick out of and here's why.

    Following Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford) after he has escaped from prison, The Old Man and the Gun is really just about a man who doesn't have many years left in his life and simply wishes to do what makes him happy. Robbing banks in the most polite way that he possibly can, without ever harming anyone, and pretty much always getting away with it, the character of Forrest is absolutely perfect for the way this film portrays him. Whether he's in a high-speed chase to the sound of a calm country song or sitting in a diner with a woman whom he's trying to form a connection with, this is truly one of the most relaxing experiences I think I've ever had at the movies in quite some time.

    Robert Redford has always been a likable screen presence. Since his early days in movies like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to even small roles in films like Pete's Dragon today, he has always had the charisma to charm his audience. This may very well be his final performance and if that's really the case, I believe he has gone out on a very high note. I don't believe this film isn't going to win any awards or really be nominated for all that much, but in terms of purely enjoying a character on-screen, The Old Man and the Gun delivers on everything you'd expect, and then some.

    Yes, as I said, this is a very calm film, so what's a calm experience without the much-needed elements. For a movie like this, you'd expect a slow score and music that will put you at ease, along with some solid comedy in the moments where he may be going a little too far for his particular characteristics. The film provides all of that and more. There were moments where I felt he was about to go out of character, but then the film either came up with a joke to make you feel comfortable about his choices or played a country song that was so on the nose that it makes you laugh. For as slow as this film is, it never once had me checking my watch. This 90-minute film flies by, even with its slow pace.

    In the end, The Old Man and the Gun is the type of film that's very hard to find a complaint about. It has a specific direction and it sticks with it throughout its entire duration. It's about a wanted gentleman who goes under the radar and robs banks, finds love and is continuously hunted by the police (namely a cop played by Casey Affleck, who is also extremely enjoyable in the movie). Look, if you're looking for a complex cops and robbers story, then I would look elsewhere, but if you just want to relax at the movies and have a good time, this is the perfect film for exactly that. The Old Man and the Gun comes highly recommended from me.
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    FAQ21

    • When did the real-life story take place?
    • When was Forrest Tucker first imprisoned?
    • Had Forrest Tucker really been imprisoned in Alcatraz?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 19, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Un ladrón con estilo
    • Filming locations
      • Dayton, Ohio, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • Condé Nast Publications
      • Endgame Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,277,120
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $142,131
      • Sep 30, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,860,397
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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