
Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), 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 detective John Hunt (Casey Affleck), who becomes captivated with Forrest's commitment to his craft, and a woman (Sissy Spacek), who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.... (Full plot summary below)
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Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), 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 detective John Hunt (Casey Affleck), who becomes captivated with Forrest's commitment to his craft, and a woman (Sissy Spacek), who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
Leave your thoughts about The Old Man & the Gun.
| amNewYorkJordan HoffmanA late in the game montage is a crafty excuse to re-examine Redford's career. |
| ObserverRex ReedThe magical chemistry between Redford and Spacek cannot be overestimated. |
| Minneapolis Star TribuneColin CovertIt feels both timeless and old-fashioned, genial and soft, safe and intensely enjoyable. |
| The Arts DeskAdam SweetingThis is as fine and affectionate a send-off as any movie icon could wish. |
| Double ToastedMartin ThomasIt's just too sweet for me... it actually makes me mad. |
| KXL-FM (Portland, OR)Gary WolcottA so-so movie but a great last performance from one of the best ever. |
| Total FilmJamie GrahamSo damn charming it makes your heart twinkle like Redford's eyes. |
| Radio TimesDamon WiseThe Old Man & the Gun is a character piece that off-sets scenes of poignant introspection with thrilling action scenes, shooting Tucker's robberies with old-school zooms and whip-pans. |
| Double ToastedKorey ColemanTo watch these two pros flirt with each other... it's almost like they're flirting with you, that's how good they are. |
| Ben Film TalkBen RolphA wonderful piece in cinema, heart warming and lovable. |