Son of a Gun

A24 | Release Date: January 23, 2015

6.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 38 Ratings

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smiyamotJun 26, 2016

We don't know why this young man is sent to prison, but we see he's in big trouble. He forms a partnership with a prisoner based on his chess skills. Who knew? This leads to more and deeper trouble but he's stuck, what's he gonna do?We don't know why this young man is sent to prison, but we see he's in big trouble. He forms a partnership with a prisoner based on his chess skills. Who knew? This leads to more and deeper trouble but he's stuck, what's he gonna do? Didn't like the ending, not a great moral teaching moment.… Expand

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kinoralphJan 23, 2015

Ewan Mcgregor deliver a fantastic interpretation of someone who has seen and done a lot in his life and chose the path of brutality and violence in order to achieve their goals but he is eventually confronted by life itself closing a circle.Ewan Mcgregor deliver a fantastic interpretation of someone who has seen and done a lot in his life and chose the path of brutality and violence in order to achieve their goals but he is eventually confronted by life itself closing a circle. The film has ups and downs but pays off.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 22, 2021

I thought this was surprisingly good - a gripping and tense action/thriller watch with some plot twists and I liked that the characters were quite well developed. Ewan MacGregor gives a good performance in this film. I'd recommend it.

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