The Old Man & the Gun (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2018, The Old Man & the Gun is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by David Lowery, running about 94 minutes. “This story is mostly true.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Old Man & the Gun stars Robert Redford as Forrest Tucker, Sissy Spacek as Jewel, Casey Affleck as John Hunt and Danny Glover as Teddy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Old Man & the Gun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Old Man & the Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Old Man & the Gun tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Old Man & the Gun (2018)?
- In US, The Old Man & the Gun is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Old Man & the Gun worth watching?
- The Old Man & the Gun holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Old Man & the Gun?
- The Old Man & the Gun stars Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek, Casey Affleck, Danny Glover and Tom Waits.
- When was The Old Man & the Gun released?
- The Old Man & the Gun was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.