# Son of a Gun (2014)

> A young prisoner enters an Australian criminal crew through a dangerous mentorship, only to find loyalty tested by a high-stakes gold heist.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/178951

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director: Julius Avery
- Cast: Ewan McGregor, Brenton Thwaites, Alicia Vikander, Jacek Koman, Matt Nable, Tom Budge, Nash Edgerton, Damon Herriman
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2452200/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: gritty, tense, stylish, crime thriller night, heist movie marathon

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