Quick Info
- Year
- 2012
- Director
- John Hillcoat
- Duration
- 115 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $26M
- Box Office
- $55M
External Ratings
IMDb7.1
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes71%
📺 Where to Watch
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Lawless
Our Rating
7.2/10
7.2/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
6.9/10
6.7/10
Overview
In 1931, the Bondurant brothers of Franklin County, Virginia, run a multipurpose backwoods establishment that hides their true business — bootlegging. Middle brother Forrest is the brain of the operation; older Howard is the brawn, and younger Jack, the lookout. Though the local police have taken bribes and left the brothers alone, a violent war erupts when a sadistic lawman from Chicago arrives and tries to shut down the Bondurants operation.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.2
Acting
7.3
Direction
7.1
Cinematography
6.9
Music
6.7
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
