Lawless

About Lawless

In 1931, the Bondurant brothers of Franklin County, Virginia, run a multipurpose backwoods establishment that hides their true business — bootlegging. Middle brother Forrest is the brain of the operation; older Howard is the brawn, and younger Jack, the lookout.

John Hillcoat's Lawless is a 2012 crime western film. Shia LaBeouf appears as Jack Bondurant, Tom Hardy as Forrest Bondurant, Gary Oldman as Floyd Banner, and Guy Pearce as Charlie Rakes.

Released in August 2012, it runs 115 minutes. Written by Nick Cave. Production companies include Benaroya Pictures, Red Wagon Entertainment, and Revolt Films. It is adapted from a novel.

Shelv files it under corruption, shootout, church, and violence. In the United States it streams on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. It scores 7.1 out of 10 from 3,428 TMDB voters and it carries a R rating.

Once Upon a Time in America, Miller's Crossing, and Die Hard 2 make useful companions to Lawless, all filed under 1930s and gangster.