Son of a Gun
2014 · 108 min · Director: Julius Avery
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
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. Lynch and his crew have plans for their young protegee. Upon release, JR must help secure Lynch's freedom, staging a daring prison break. As a reward, he's invited to join the crew as they plan a gold heist that promises to deliver millions. However, as things start to go wrong, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues. JR finds himself unsure of whom he can trust and on a collision course with his former mentor.
Emotional fingerprint
Son of a Gun (2014) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Tension 30%, Anxiety 25%, Excitement 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Tension30%
- Anxiety25%
- Excitement20%
- Empathy15%
- Relief10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Tension, Anxiety, Excitement. Genres: Drama, Crime, Action. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Tension, Anxiety and Excitement. Its IMDb rating of 6.4/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 67/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Fear
- Sympathy
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Sympathy
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Fear | Sympathy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Sympathy | 47 % | 43 % | 22 % | 28 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Tension | 63 % | 60 % | 38 % | 34 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Tension | 66 % | 62 % | 41 % | 32 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Tension | 53 % | 48 % | 28 % | 19 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Tension | 54 % | 50 % | 30 % | 11 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 30′ | Tension | 64 % | 63 % | 43 % | 15 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Tension | 56 % | 53 % | 34 % | 21 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Sympathy | 50 % | 43 % | 24 % | 24 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 46′ | Tension | 55 % | 49 % | 28 % | 24 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Sympathy | 59 % | 54 % | 30 % | 28 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Tension | 68 % | 65 % | 40 % | 28 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Tension | 81 % | 79 % | 57 % | 39 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Sympathy | 85 % | 80 % | 63 % | 51 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 73′ | Tension | 75 % | 71 % | 51 % | 41 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Tension | 66 % | 63 % | 39 % | 38 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Tension | 71 % | 66 % | 44 % | 44 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 89′ | Tension | 79 % | 74 % | 51 % | 39 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 95′ | Tension | 70 % | 63 % | 36 % | 25 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 100′ | Relief | 55 % | 43 % | 18 % | 17 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 105′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Ken
Dave
Andy
Swimsuit Girl
Prison Officer
Prison Officer
Prison Officer
Prison Officer
JR's Cellmate
Dave's Crony
Dave's Crony
Details
- Directed by
- Julius Avery
- Written by
- John Collee, Julius Avery
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2014
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Country
- Australia, United Kingdom, Canada
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Tension
- Data updated
Where to watch
Free
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