The read
Scores higher than 94% of the 1,578 2010s crime movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
Joshua “J” is taken in by his extended family after his mother dies of an overdose. The clan, ruled by J’s scheming grandmother, is heavily involved in criminal activities, and J is soon indoctrinated into their way of life. But J is given a chance to take another path when a cop seeks to help him.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic83/100
939 audience votes
Key crew
- David MichôdDirector
- David MichôdScreenplay
- Antony PartosOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ben MendelsohnAndrew 'Pope' Cody
- Joel EdgertonBarry 'Baz' Brown
- Guy PearceNathan Leckie
- Luke FordDarren Cody
- Jacki WeaverJanine 'Smurf' Cody
- Sullivan StapletonCraig Cody
- James FrechevilleJoshua 'J' Cody
- Dan WyllieEzra White
- Anthony HayesDetective Justin Norris
- Laura WheelwrightNicky Henry
- Mirrah FoulkesCatherine Brown
- Justin RosniakDetective Randall Roache
Stills
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Themes
drug dealerherointrialmelbourne, australiainterrogationarmed robberyneo-noirmurder of a police officerfemale gangleaderpolice custody
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