The Newton Boys
Seen it?1998 | 122 min | Crime, Action, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and action fans. If you loved Heat or The Order, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
The story of the Newton gang, the most successful bank robbers in history, owing to their good planning and minimal violence.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10 million worldwide on a $27 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Linklater
- Matthew McConaugheyWillis Newton
- Skeet UlrichJoe Newton
- Ethan HawkeJess Newton
- Vincent D'OnofrioDock Newton
- Dwight YoakamBrentwood Glasscock
- Gail CronauerMia Newton
- Julianna MarguliesLouise Brown
- Jena KaramOrphan Singer
- Casey McAuliffeOrphan Singer
- Regina Mae MatthewsOrphan Fiddler