Son of a Gun

Son of a Gun

2014 · 108 min · EN · R · 6.4 (860 votes)
Dir. Julius Avery · Starring Ewan McGregor, Brenton Thwaites, Alicia Vikander, Jacek Koman, Matt Nable, Tom Budge · Music Jed Kurzel

Everyone gets what they deserve

ActionCrimeDramaThriller

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.

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This is a raw, high-stakes crime thriller that plunges you into a world of moral ambiguity and shifting allegiances. It feels relentlessly tense, with a palpable sense of desperation and the constant threat of betrayal. The atmosphere is stark and unforgiving, painting a cynical picture of survival.

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