The Old Man & the Gun
Seen it?2018 | 94 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Catch Me If You Can or The Asphalt Jungle, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The true story of Forrest Tucker, 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 a detective, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$18 million worldwide on a $16 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 158K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Lowery
- Robert RedfordForrest Tucker
- Casey AffleckJohn Hunt
- Sissy SpacekJewel
- Danny GloverTeddy
- Tom WaitsWaller
- Tika SumpterMaureen
- Ari Elizabeth JohnsonAbilene
- Teagan JohnsonTyler
- Gene JonesMr. Owens
- John David WashingtonLt. Kelly