Son of a Gun (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2014, Son of a Gun is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Julius Avery, running about 108 minutes. “Everyone gets what they deserve” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Locked up for a minor crime, 19 year old JR quickly learns the harsh realities of prison life. Protection, if you can get it, is paramount. JR soon finds himself under the watchful eye of Australia's most notorious criminal, Brendan Lynch, but protection comes at a price.
Who’s in it. Son of a Gun stars Ewan McGregor as Brendan Lynch, Brenton Thwaites as JR White, Alicia Vikander as Tasha and Jacek Koman as Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Son of a Gun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and 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 Son of a Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Son of a Gun tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Son of a Gun (2014)?
- In US, Son of a Gun is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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 Son of a Gun worth watching?
- Son of a Gun holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Son of a Gun?
- Son of a Gun stars Ewan McGregor, Brenton Thwaites, Alicia Vikander, Jacek Koman and Matt Nable.
- When was Son of a Gun released?
- Son of a Gun was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.