Plot
JR busts out of prison with Brendan Lynch, Australia's most notorious criminal, and joins Lynch's gang for a gold heist that soon pits the two men against one another.
Storyline
Locked up for a minor crime, 19 year old JR quickly learns the harsh realities of prison life. Protection, if you can get it, is paramount. JR soon finds himself under the watchful eye of Australia's most notorious criminal, Brendan Lynch. But protection comes at a price. Lynch and his crew have plans for their young protegee. Upon release, JR must help secure Lynch's freedom, staging a daring prison break. As a reward, he's invited to join the crew as they plan a gold heist that promises to deliver millions. However, as things start to go wrong, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues. JR finds himself unsure of whom he can trust and on a collision course with his former mentor.
Writers: Julius Avery, John Collee
Cast: Brenton Thwaites -
JR
Ewan McGregor -
Brendan
Alicia Vikander -
Tasha
Matt Nable -
Sterlo
Damon Herriman -
Private Wilson
Jesse McGinn -
Swimsuit Girl
Jacek Koman -
Sam
Nash Edgerton -
Chris
Tammie West -
Girl in Bikini
Eddie Baroo -
Merv
Sarah Filippi -
Airport Clerk
Tom Budge -
Josh
Tanya Jade -
Function Staff
Isaac Money -
Beach Teen
Marko Jovanovic -
Ken
Filming Locations: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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User Review
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Rating:
This film gave me shivers and not just because of the intense first act
which sees us locked in a prison with some pretty ruthless men but
because I regained hope for a flailing Australian film industry. I feel
obliged to support my industry so often I go to the cinema reluctantly
and am thoroughly disappointed by the lack of respect for the audience
the filmmakers have, they believe first and foremost they must get
their unworthy stories on screen and then I'm left out of pocket and
dissatisfied. This time was a different story, Son of a Gun has given
us a MOVIE!!! Finally, an actual movie which I could disengage and go
on a ride with the characters. This isn't trying to be a groundbreaking
heist film and yet it is groundbreaking for Australia, it is so well
made, performances are stellar and the score is epic. We have space for
our kitchen sink dramas but we also should make way for these type of
films and also judge it as an Australian film. That's why I gave it 10
out of 10 because this film should be judged like all other Australian
films are judged and not judged harshly because it has a big star and
feels like a bigger story. I highly recommend this film.
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