Rust

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Rust

Released May 2

2h 19m

Western

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In 1880s Wyoming, recently orphaned Lucas Hollister (Patrick Scott McDermott) accidentally kills a rancher and is sentenced to hang. In a twist of fate, his estranged grandfather, the notorious outlaw Harland Rust (Academy Award nominee Alec Baldwin), breaks him out of jail and takes him on the run toward Mexico. As they flee across the unforgiving wilderness, the fugitive pair must outrun the determined U.S. Marshal Wood Helm (Josh Hopkins) and a ruthless bounty hunter named "Preacher" (Travis Fimmel).

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Critics Consensus

A middling drama overshadowed by tragic circumstances, Rust boasts a handsome look but doesn't bring much distinctive flavor to the Western genre.

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Robbie Collin

Daily Telegraph (UK)

The plot, co-written by Souza and Baldwin, toggles soap-operatically... It’s methodically told, but often ravishingly captured.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 25, 2025

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

What a strange, gloomy and deeply beautiful film this is.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 24, 2025

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Richard Brody

The New Yorker

There’s little about “Rust,” despite the unique horror of its production, to distinguish it, in form or style, from other fiction features.

May 21, 2025

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Nicholas Bell

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

A mind-numbingly dull script and zombie crawl pacing hinder the otherwise familiar spaghetti western homage Rust, its capable cast hobbled by banality, doomed to be forever eclipsed by the accidental death of Halyna Hutchins.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 2, 2025

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…there’s cruel irony in that Rust will be remembered for all the wrong reasons, but this harsh, unsparing film itself will presumably allow the creative team behind it to move on, and its very existence might allow those who can’t to rest in peace…

Rated: 4/5

Jun 27, 2025

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Emiliano Basile

EscribiendoCine

As a film, Rust is decent, with some notable moments and others that are less successful. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Jun 25, 2025

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Paul S

Ive seen the word mediocre used to describe the picture. Its not one Id use. Travis Fimmel (Mr. Lang) and Josh Hopkins (Wood) stand out in an already very good ensemble. Its wonderful to see a very mannered Frances Fisher once again in distress regarding one of her offspring. Nice settings and production design. Lovely score. And yes many shots are a painful reminder that well not see Hutchinsons lending on a new film again. The family relation between Rust, Mrs. Bassett, her sister et al. was a little hard for me to follow. But theres family trauma poignance here regardless.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/09/25

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John H

After acknowledging the tragic production of this film, there is a good movie here with fine acting and an interesting plot.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/06/25

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Mitch G

Beautiful and thoughtful and thought proviking

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/05/25

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robyn

We liked the movie. Its was a typical western. Lots of shooting! We thought Alec Baldwin was great.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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Lee D

Love westerns. Story line was good. Acting was good.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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Sue

Beautiful setting, excellent acting by Alex Baldwin and Patrick Scott McDermott.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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Synopsis

In 1880s Wyoming, recently orphaned Lucas Hollister (Patrick Scott McDermott) accidentally kills a rancher and is sentenced to hang. In a twist of fate, his estranged grandfather, the notorious outlaw Harland Rust (Academy Award nominee Alec Baldwin), breaks him out of jail and takes him on the run toward Mexico. As they flee across the unforgiving wilderness, the fugitive pair must outrun the determined U.S. Marshal Wood Helm (Josh Hopkins) and a ruthless bounty hunter named "Preacher" (Travis Fimmel).

Director: Joel Souza
Producer: Matt DelPiano, Alec Baldwin, Grant Hill, Nathan Klingher, Anjul Nigam, Ryan Donnell Smith, Ryan Winterstern, Melina Spadone
Screenwriter: Joel Souza
Distributor: Falling Forward Films
Production Co: Rust Productions
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 2, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 2, 2025
Runtime: 2h 19m

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