
Son of a Gun
Everyone gets what they deserve
Directed by Julius Avery
Produced by Media House Capital, Altitude Film Entertainment
A gritty Australian crime thriller about survival and betrayal in prison and beyond, driven by double-crosses and the moral compromises of desperation.
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.
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Is Son of a Gun one of a kind? No. Less singular than 100% of films.
Is Son of a Gun scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Son of a Gun easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is Son of a Gun violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Does Son of a Gun end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Son of a Gun sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Son of a Gun, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Son of a Gun, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Son of a Gun, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































