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Lawless

2012 · 115 min · Director: John Hillcoat

Lawless (2012) is a crime drama, directed by John Hillcoat. It stars Shia LaBeouf and Tom Hardy. The 115-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What Lawless Is About

John Hillcoat's 2012 film follows three brothers running illegal liquor in Virginia during prohibition. An official from the city wants a cut. The brothers refuse to pay. The film shows its violence sudden and dry; the narrative gives a family that became a legend along with its weaknesses. It is adapted from a novel based on real events. Tom Hardy and Shia LaBeouf lead. The violence is very hard. Who it's for: those who like period crime films. Who it's not for: viewers troubled by graphic violence; some scenes are heavy.

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What is Lawless about?

John Hillcoat's 2012 film follows three brothers running illegal liquor in Virginia during prohibition. An official from the city wants a cut.

Where can I watch Lawless?

Lawless is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Lawless?

Lawless runs for 115 minutes (1h 55m).

When did Lawless come out?

Lawless was released in 2012.

Who directed Lawless?

Lawless was directed by John Hillcoat.

Who stars in Lawless?

Lawless stars Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Guy Pearce.

What is Lawless's rating?

Lawless holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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