The Old Man & the Gun
“This story is mostly true.”
Synopsis
The true story of Forrest Tucker, 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 a detective, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-24
Top Cast
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Robert Redford
Forrest Tucker
Casey Affleck
John Hunt
Sissy Spacek
Jewel
Danny Glover
Teddy
Tom Waits
Waller
Tika Sumpter
Maureen
Ari Elizabeth Johnson
Abilene
Teagan Johnson
Tyler
Gene Jones
Mr. Owens
John David Washington
Lt. Kelly
Barlow Jacobs
Offerman
Augustine Frizzell
Sandra
Jennifer Joplin
Martha
Lisa DeRoberts
Helen the Teller
Carter Bratton
Local News Anchor
Mike Dennis
National News Anchor
Tomas Deckaj
Mechanic
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Detective Gene Dentler
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 95 DaysAdelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 28, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 15, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.71x
-$4.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lowery
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lowery, David Grann
- Original Score
- Daniel Hart
- Original Title
- The Old Man & the Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $15.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.3M
- Production Studios
- Condé Nast Entertainment, Endgame Entertainment, Identity Films, Sailor Bear, Wildwood Enterprises, Tango Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lowery
David Lowery, David Grann
Daniel Hart
Joe Anderson
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Marc Schmidheiny, Tim Headington, Julie Goldstein, Patrick Newall, Lucas Smith
Department Leadership Roster
David Lowery
Director
James M. Johnston
Producer
Anthony Mastromauro
Producer
Robert Redford
Producer
Dawn Ostroff
Producer
Scott Kuzio
Production Design
Joe Anderson
Director of Photography
Jeremy Steckler
Producer
Bill Holderman
Producer
James D. Stern
Producer
Toby Halbrooks
Producer
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Editor
David Lowery
Writer
Daniel Hart
Original Music Composer
Ele Bardha
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Man & the Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Old Man & the Gun about?
The true story of Forrest Tucker, 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 a detective, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
Who directed The Old Man & the Gun?
The Old Man & the Gun was directed by David Lowery.
Who stars in The Old Man & the Gun?
The principal cast of The Old Man & the Gun includes Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, Sissy Spacek, Danny Glover, Tom Waits.
When was The Old Man & the Gun released and how long is it?
The Old Man & the Gun was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Old Man & the Gun?
The Old Man & the Gun had a reported production budget of $15.8M and grossed $11.3M at the worldwide box office (0.71 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Old Man & the Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Old Man & the Gun was composed by Daniel Hart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Old Man & the Gun?
The Old Man & the Gun holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).