Lawless (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2012, Lawless is a drama, crime and western film directed by John Hillcoat, running about 115 minutes. “When the law became corrupt, outlaws became heroes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Lawless stars Guy Pearce as Charlie Rakes, Gary Oldman as Floyd Banner, Shia LaBeouf as Jack Bondurant and Tom Hardy as Forrest Bondurant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Lawless has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $53.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Lawless page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lawless tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lawless (2012)?
- In US, Lawless is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Lawless worth watching?
- Lawless holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lawless?
- Lawless stars Guy Pearce, Gary Oldman, Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jason Clarke.
- When was Lawless released?
- Lawless was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.