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In 1985, Gilbert Galvan Jr (Josh Duhamel), a charming career criminal, escapes from a US prison in Michigan and crosses the border into Canada where he assumes the identity Robert Whiteman. After falling in love with Andrea (Elisha Cuthbert), a caring social worker he can't provide for, he turns to robbing banks and discovers that he's exceptionally good at it. Under the guise of a security analyst, Robert begins flying around the country robbing multiple cities in a day, eventually catching the attention of national news outlets that dub him The Flying Bandit. Addicted to the rush and money that provides his double life, Robert eventually turns to loanshark and reputed gangster Tommy Kay (Mel Gibson) for bigger opportunities. But with Robert's notoriety growing in record time, he is put into the direct sights of a ruthless detective (Nestor Carbonell) who will stop at nothing to bring him down.
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It struggles to consistently capture its fact-based story's stranger-than-fiction charm, but Bandit mostly works -- and Josh Duhamel has never been better.

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Cath Clarke Guardian One of those true-crime films where you come away with the impression that the film-makers have spent a bit too long hanging out with their subject, sitting in smoky bars listening to tall tales about the good ol’ bad days. Rated: 2/5 Feb 28, 2023 Full Review Dominic Baez Seattle Times Too few moments stand out because the film’s plot is just too disjointed. Rated: 1.5/4 Sep 20, 2022 Full Review Elizabeth Weitzman TheWrap That he captivates so many of his victims is only understandable because he’s played with so much elan by Duhamel. (It may occur to you while watching that the star would have made a great, old-school Bond.) Sep 20, 2022 Full Review Pablo O. Scholz Clarín Bandit is effective and entertaining. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/4 Nov 25, 2024 Full Review Emiliano Basile EscribiendoCine With an agile narrative, Bandit is a fresh option for lovers of heist, action, and comedy films. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 6/10 Nov 19, 2024 Full Review Abhishek Srivastava The Times of India Bandit is a passable entertainment, but it falls short of being remarkable. It's an average film that is likely to be forgettable once it ends. Rated: 3/5 May 1, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Amber M Enjoyed this true crime film from start to finish. It's been awhile since I last loved a true story but have rewatched this so many times. Great characters, writing, and one where you really wish in reality life worked out better for our Bandit hero. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/03/25 Full Review Shawna R Bandit is an indie fill with heart, a great story, and impeccable performances Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/25/25 Full Review Mackenzie A When brilliant casting, writing, and directing all align, you get films like Bandit. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/28/25 Full Review Alana M The always charming Josh Duhamel absolutely shines with Kraig Wenman’s brilliant true story about a thief, his wife, and his record breaking crime spree. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/04/25 Full Review Don V A truly excellent, moving , and funny crime caper. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/25 Full Review Anson M A fun thought-provoking film, grounded in breathtaking story and engaging performances. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1985, Gilbert Galvan Jr (Josh Duhamel), a charming career criminal, escapes from a US prison in Michigan and crosses the border into Canada where he assumes the identity Robert Whiteman. After falling in love with Andrea (Elisha Cuthbert), a caring social worker he can't provide for, he turns to robbing banks and discovers that he's exceptionally good at it. Under the guise of a security analyst, Robert begins flying around the country robbing multiple cities in a day, eventually catching the attention of national news outlets that dub him The Flying Bandit. Addicted to the rush and money that provides his double life, Robert eventually turns to loanshark and reputed gangster Tommy Kay (Mel Gibson) for bigger opportunities. But with Robert's notoriety growing in record time, he is put into the direct sights of a ruthless detective (Nestor Carbonell) who will stop at nothing to bring him down.
Director
Allan Ungar
Producer
Jordan Beckerman, Eric Gozlan, Jordan Yale Levine
Screenwriter
Kraig Wenman
Distributor
Quiver Distribution
Production Co
Buffalo 8 Productions, Goldrush Entertainment, BondIt Media Capital, Complex Corp , Metrol Technology, Lucky 13 Productions, Head Gear Films, Yale Productions, Kreo Films FZ
Rating
R (Some Sexual Material/Nudity|Language Throughout)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 23, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 23, 2022
Runtime
2h 6m
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