Plot — What is Lawless about?

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. Though the local police have taken bribes and left the brothers alone, a violent war erupts when a sadistic lawman from Chicago arrives and tries to shut down the Bondurants operation.

Top Cast & Director

Directed by: John Hillcoat

Shia LaBeoufTom HardyGary OldmanGuy PearceJason ClarkeJessica ChastainMia WasikowskaDane DeHaanLew TempleChris McGarry

▶ Lawless — Official Trailer

Streaming Availability

You can currently stream Lawless on:

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Quick Facts

TypeMovie
Released2012
GenreCrime, Drama, Western
LanguageEnglish
Runtime115 min
Audience Score71% (7.1/10, 3,422 votes)

Lawless — FAQ

Is Lawless worth watching? Lawless holds a 7.1/10 rating from 3,422 viewers. 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

Who directed Lawless? Directed by John Hillcoat.

Who is in the cast of Lawless? It stars Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Guy Pearce, Jason Clarke, Jessica Chastain and more.

Where can I stream Lawless? You can stream Lawless on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by region.

When did Lawless release? It released in 2012.

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