Son of a Gun (2014)

Everyone gets what they deserve

Son of a Gun (2014) poster

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.

Director: Julius Avery
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 5.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jed Kurzel
Cinematography: Nigel Bluck
Editing: Jack Hutchings
Production: Media House Capital, Altitude Film Entertainment, Daydream Productions, Bridle Path Films, Southern Light Films, WBMC, Screen Australia, ScreenWest, Lotterywest, Screen NSW, Hopscotch Entertainment One
Country: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $660,241
Original Language: en

Themes

Merciless and Violent Heists, Heist Gone Wrong and Violence, Prison Riot and Anarchy, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Gripping Violent Crime

Keywords

prison, australia, gold, robbery, chase, boat, mine, motel, heist, murder, melbourne, australia, double cross, prison break, prison life, perth, australia

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Son of a Gun about?
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.
Who directed Son of a Gun?
Son of a Gun was directed by Julius Avery.
Who stars in Son of a Gun?
Son of a Gun stars Ewan McGregor, Brenton Thwaites, Alicia Vikander, Jacek Koman, Matt Nable, Tom Budge.
How long is Son of a Gun?
Son of a Gun has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is Son of a Gun?
Son of a Gun is a Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
What is the Filmori rating for Son of a Gun?
Son of a Gun has a Filmori rating of 5.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Son of a Gun?
Son of a Gun had a budget of $12M.
How much did Son of a Gun gross?
Son of a Gun grossed $660,241 worldwide.
Where was Son of a Gun produced?
Son of a Gun was produced in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Son of a Gun?
The themes of Son of a Gun include: Merciless and Violent Heists, Heist Gone Wrong and Violence, Prison Riot and Anarchy, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Gripping Violent Crime.