The Old Man & the Gun (2018)
A charming septuagenarian bank robber evades capture, captivating the public and a smitten detective with his whimsical heists.
The true story of Forrest Tucker, 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 a detective, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
How intense is The Old Man & the Gun?
The Old Man & the Gun has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What The Old Man & the Gun feels like
- Tone
- cozywhimsicalfeel goodheartwarmingnostalgic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchFull attentionDate night
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Old Man & the Gun
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Old Man & the Gun for you?
Is The Old Man & the Gun scary?
No. The Old Man & the Gun is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Old Man & the Gun gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Old Man & the Gun sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Old Man & the Gun OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Old Man & the Gun?
The Old Man & the Gun runs 1h 34m.
Where can I stream The Old Man & the Gun?
The Old Man & the Gun is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Old Man & the Gun have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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