
Son of a Gun
A young man learns the harsh realities of prison life under the watchful eye of Australia's most notorious criminal. Protection comes at a price in this gripping crime drama.
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.
Editorial mood guide by WatchMoodly Editorial Team · Base catalog metadata via TMDB.
6.4/10 avg · 855 ratings
Mood Rationale & Viewing Guide: Should You Watch Son of a Gun?
Within our mood classification system, Son of a Gun aligns strongest with a thriller / dark / sad viewing mood (edge-of-your-seat suspense, mystery, and psychological depth). Key tonal signals include dark intense, revenge thriller, must watch, underrated gem, slow burn, anti hero, making it a strong pick when you want a story driven by those themes without spoilers.
Watch If…
- •You want a action, crime, drama movie released in 2014.
- •You enjoy themes centered on dark intense, revenge thriller, must watch, underrated gem.
- •You want a self-contained story that matches your current mood.
Skip If…
- •You are looking for a purely lighthearted, zero-stress comfort watch without dark or tense themes.
- •You are looking for an ongoing, multi-season franchise rather than a completed release.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Son of a Gun
Where can I watch Son of a Gun (2014) legally online?
Son of a Gun is available through official platforms including The Roku Channel, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, FlixFling, Amazon Freevee, Rakuten TV, Amazon. Use the streaming links on this page to open the licensed release directly.
What mood and genres does Son of a Gun fit best?
Son of a Gun is classified under Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller and best matches a thriller or dark or sad mood, featuring elements of dark intense, revenge thriller, must watch, underrated gem, slow burn.
What is the runtime and release status of Son of a Gun?
Son of a Gun was released in 2014 (completed).
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