The Old Man & the Gun

PG-13

Released Oct 19, 2018

1 hr. 33 min.

Comedy

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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275 Reviews

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2,500+ Ratings

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At the age of 70, Forrest Tucker makes an audacious escape from San Quentin, conducting an unprecedented string of heists that confound authorities and enchant the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt, who becomes captivated with Forrest's commitment to his craft, and a woman who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.

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Critics Consensus

A well-told story brought to life by a beautifully matched cast, The Old Man & the Gun is pure, easygoing entertainment for film fans - and a fitting farewell to a legend.

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Georgan G

For his last film before retirement, Robert Redford again plays a charming bandit. The plot is supposedly true-ish, but it's hard to understand someone who lives for the thrill of maybe getting caught.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/17/24

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Alec B

Redford is utilized perfectly here. His natural charm makes this lovable bank robber all the more appealing. Also, Lowery's meticulous recreation of the early 80s is impressive.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

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Gareth v

A charming crime caper and a fitting way for Redford to sign off on his acting career.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/23/23

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Jojo P

Totally Legendary one of a wildwest.. well casted told story..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/23

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seaweed M

It's hard to imagine how someone could rob so gracefully! Or, it's not a robbery at all, but stealing your heart! It can be said to be the ultimate allure. Because for him, robbing a bank is not because of suffering or lack of money. He robs a bank to prove that he is still alive. In fact, life does not need to be so vigorous and exciting, as long as you focus on one thing you love, this life is worth it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/23

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Kevin S

This is an excellent movie. It is a character study, delving into the life of Forrest without uncovering too much. It doesn't try to shoehorn any sort of message or moral, it simply tells a story, and does it perfectly. With lovable and relatable characters with a depth that is not spelled out for you, this is certainly a movie that can survive the test of time. This is not one of the best films of all time, but for what it is, it's perfect. 5/5 definitely worth your money and time

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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David Lowery

Director

Robert Redford

Forrest Tucker

Casey Affleck

John Hunt

Sissy Spacek

Jewel

Danny Glover

Teddy

Tom Waits

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Andrea Gronvall

Chicago Reader

This is a career-capping showcase for Redford, who with subtlety and ease goes out in style after a great long run.

Mar 3, 2020

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tt stern-enzi

WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)

The great thing about this film is we get to focus on his face and we get to remember all of his moments.

Mar 21, 2019

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Jordan Hoffman

amNewYork

A late in the game montage is a crafty excuse to re-examine Redford's career.

Rated: 4/4

Jan 10, 2019

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tt stern-enzi

Cincinnati CityBeat

The region wears its own homespun appeal in much the same way as Tucker in squint-and-you-might-miss-it moments, where the skyline or a street corner pop up and nearly wink at audiences...

Aug 26, 2023

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Peter Bell

Vague Visages

Few actors are truly cross-generational in the manner media outlets make them out to be. Robert Redford, however, has earned this distinction.

Jun 22, 2023

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Greg Carlson

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“For my money, David Lowery has been as much fun to watch as any filmmaker of his generation.”

Jan 12, 2023

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Synopsis

At the age of 70, Forrest Tucker makes an audacious escape from San Quentin, conducting an unprecedented string of heists that confound authorities and enchant the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt, who becomes captivated with Forrest's commitment to his craft, and a woman who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.

Director: David Lowery
Executive Producer: Patrick Newall, Lucas Smith, Julie Goldstein, Tim Headington, Karl Spoerri, Marc Schmidheiny
Screenwriter: David Lowery
Distributor: Fox Searchlight
Production Co: Wildwood Enterprises, Condé Nast Entertainment, Identity Films, Sailor Bear
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 19, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $11.1M

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