The Old Man & the Gun (2018)
79%RT Audience Score: 62%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 11 nominations
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
The Old Man & The Gun is the perfect movie for anyone who wants to see Robert Redford go out in style. It’s a fun and thought-provoking look at mortality, commitment, and the pursuit of happiness. The performances are top-notch, and the story is engaging from start to finish. Whether you’re a fan of Redford or just looking for a good movie to watch, The Old Man & The Gun is definitely worth checking out. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride!
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Fox Searchlight
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Dayton, Ohio, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for brief strong language
Year of Release
2018
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 33m
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Language(s):English, Spanish
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 19, 2018 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2019
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, Sissy Spacek, Danny Glover, Tom Waits, Tika Sumpter, directed by David Lowery, written by David Lowery, produced by James D Stern, Dawn Ostroff, Jeremy Steckler, Anthony Mastromauro, Bill Holderman, Toby Halbrooks, James M Johnston, Robert Redford, comedy, drama, mystery, thriller, PG-13, box office, budget, reviewed by Andrea Gronvall, tt stern-enzi, Jordan Hoffman, Tim Grierson, Tim Robey, Charlotte O’Sullivan, Brian Eggert, Taylor Baker, Richard Crouse, Fletcher Powell, Kelechi Ehenulo, Robert Redford as Forrest Tucker, Casey Affleck as John Hunt, Sissy Spacek as Jewel, Danny Glover as Teddy, Tom Waits as Waller, Tika Sumpter as Maureen
Worldwide gross: $17,860,397
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $21,017,646
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,696
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 2,292,001
US/Canada gross: $11,277,120
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $13,270,619
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,534
US/Canada opening weekend: $142,131
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $167,256
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,732
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Casey Affleck – John Hunt
Sissy Spacek – Jewel
Danny Glover – Teddy
Tom Waits – Waller
Tika Sumpter – Maureen
Director – David Lowery
Producers – James D. Stern, Dawn Ostroff, Jeremy Steckler, Anthony Mastromauro, Bill Holderman, Toby Halbrooks, James M. Johnston, Robert Redford
Writer – David Lowery
Director(s)
David Lowery
Writer(s)
David Lowery
Producer(s)
James D. Stern, Dawn Ostroff, Jeremy Steckler, Anthony Mastromauro, Bill Holderman, Toby Halbrooks, James M. Johnston, Robert Redford
Film Festivals
Telluride, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 11 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (271) | Top Critics (69) | Fresh (252) | Rotten (19)
This is a career-capping showcase for Redford, who with subtlety and ease goes out in style after a great long run.
March 3, 2020
Andrea Gronvall
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
The great thing about this film is we get to focus on his face and we get to remember all of his moments.
March 21, 2019
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
A late in the game montage is a crafty excuse to re-examine Redford’s career.
January 10, 2019 | Rating: 4/4
Jordan Hoffman
amNewYork
TOP CRITIC
[A] meditative and thought-provoking look at mortality, commitment and people’s penchant for chasing something they might never catch.
December 26, 2018
Tim Grierson
Screen International
TOP CRITIC
It’s so squarely the Redford show that the fact he’s playing a real-life career criminal, Forrest Tucker, is curiously by-the-by.
December 26, 2018 | Rating: 3/5
Tim Robey
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The truth is, you can afford to miss Lowery’s portrait of the (con) artist as an old man. Paradoxically, if you see it, you won’t feel your time has been wasted.
December 9, 2018 | Rating: 3/5
Charlotte O’Sullivan
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
The performances throughout prevent Lowery’s overly self-conscious technique from distracting the viewer beyond recovery.
March 8, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Episode 15: The West Was Red
September 1, 2021 | Rating: 80/100
Taylor Baker
Drink in the Movies
The mostly true story of Tucker and his life of crime and passion is a low-key affair anchored by the easy charms of Redford and Spacek.
March 1, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
The Old Man & the Gun is simply, purely joyful. It’s not an ecstatic joy, but it’s a deeply comfortable one.
February 9, 2021
Fletcher Powell
KMUW – Wichita Public Radio
Somehow you don’t think this will be the end for Robert Redford. That’s not the lasting impression that Lowery leaves. But if he does keep to his promise, then his swan song ends on a high note.
August 27, 2020 | Rating: 5/5
Kelechi Ehenulo
Confessions From A Geek Mind
[W]hile iconography and cultural allusions are very much within the Western genre, it’s refined and smooth like the French films of the late ’50s and ’60s.
July 25, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Matt Cipolla
Film Monthly…
Plot
Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), 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 detective John Hunt (Casey Affleck), who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman (Sissy Spacek), who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The Old Man & the Gun features a beautifully matched cast, including Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek, Casey Affleck, Danny Glover, and Tom Waits.
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