Overview
A charming tale of an elderly bank robber who proves that age is just a number when it comes to crime.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- warm
- wistful
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be an easygoing, beautifully cast true-crime character piece elevated by Robert Redford's effortless charm and David Lowery's affectionate direction.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Robert Redford's performance as Forrest Tucker is repeatedly understood by critics as a graceful culmination of his familiar outlaw persona.
Forrest approaches bank robbery as an art built on calm manners, preparation, assumed identities, and avoiding unnecessary violence.
The relaxed Texas settings, horse ranch atmosphere, classic cars, and period crime episodes create a wistful, old-fashioned sense of outlaw America.
Forrest's audacious bank robberies enchant the public and detective John Hunt even as they keep him pursued by authorities.
Films like The Old Man & the Gun, and why
The Sting
shared easygoing crime caper tone, charismatic aging outlaw protagonist, and affectionate nostalgia for classic American filmmaking
Catch Me If You Can
shared warm heist storytelling, romantic charm, and a relaxed fascination with professional criminals
Lucky
shared reflective crime drama, understated humor, and an aging protagonist whose criminal life becomes a form of personal freedom
The Last Days of Frankie the Fly
shared true-crime basis, bittersweet outlaw romanticism, and emphasis on character charm over violent action
Movie Details
- Director
- David Lowery
- Release Date
- 2018-09-27
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (1544)
Cast
- Robert Redford
- Casey Affleck
- Sissy Spacek
- Danny Glover
- Tom Waits
- Tika Sumpter
- Ari Elizabeth Johnson
- Teagan Johnson
- Gene Jones
- John David Washington
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Old Man & the Gun about?
- A charming aging bank robber turns a lifelong compulsion for elaborate heists into a graceful final dance with the law and the woman who loves him.
- What is The Old Man & the Gun like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Old Man & the Gun as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Old Man & the Gun violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Old Man & the Gun as mild.
- What did critics think of The Old Man & the Gun?
- Critics broadly found the film to be an easygoing, beautifully cast true-crime character piece elevated by Robert Redford's effortless charm and David Lowery's affectionate direction.
- Which films are like The Old Man & the Gun?
- Films with a similar feel include The Sting, Catch Me If You Can, Lucky, and The Last Days of Frankie the Fly.
- How long is The Old Man & the Gun?
- The Old Man & the Gun runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Old Man & the Gun?
- In United States, The Old Man & the Gun is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
