Jane Got a Gun

2015 1h 38m EN

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5.8

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42%

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METACRITIC

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5.9

IMDB

★5.8TMDB · 905🥫42%Rotten Tomatoes●49Metacritic★5.9IMDB · 25,529

WesternActionDrama

Synopsis

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After her outlaw husband returns home shot with eight bullets and barely alive, Jane reluctantly reaches out to an ex-lover who she hasn't seen in over ten years to help her defend her farm when the time comes that her husband's gang eventually tracks him down to finish the job.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Natalie Portman
Jane Hammond
Joel Edgerton
Dan Frost
Ewan McGregor
John Bishop
Noah Emmerich
Bill Hammond
Boyd Holbrook
Vic Owen
Rodrigo Santoro
Fitchum
Alex Manette
Buck
Todd Stashwick
O'Dowd

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gavin O'Connor
Writers: Anthony Tambakis, Brian Duffield, Joel Edgerton
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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1 / 8

MONEY

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Earned back only 15% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gavin O'Connor, shot by Mandy Walker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Marcello De Francisci . Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Alan Cody shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Natalie Portman and Joel Edgerton and Ewan McGregor carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2140037 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gavin O'Connor directs. Mandy Walker behind the camera. Marcello De Francisci scores. Alan Cody cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 15% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 11 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Gavin O'Connor, shot by Mandy Walker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Marcello De Francisci . Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Alan Cody shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Natalie Portman and Joel Edgerton and Ewan McGregor carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt2140037 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Mandy Walker
Original score: Marcello De Francisci
Editing: Alan Cody
Production design: James F. Oberlander
Costume design: Terry Anderson
Makeup / hair: Patricia Greer
Runtime: 98 min · 1h 38m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $25,000,000
Box office: $3,771,345
Return: 15% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Jane Got a Gun (2015)
Rotten Tomatoes: 42% 🥫 Rotten
Metacritic: 49/100
IMDB rating: 5.9/10 · 25,529 votes
MPAA: R

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wrjte512016-08-30
★ 2/10
Jane has got a gun. Great then maybe she can use it to put those of us that took the time to watch this movie out of our misery. Not a good western at all as Portman is poorly cast as Jane. Boring and slow which are bad things when watching a western. Because when done right they can be a very exciting movie expierience.
Gimly2016-09-05
★ 4/10
The Western genre is one that has struggled to find its own two feet to stand on in recent years. Jane Got a Gun certainly does not buck that trend. Also I'm pretty sure not a single one of these Wild West folks was American. Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product.
Reno2016-10-04
★ 8/10
A woman's preparation to fight the outlaws. Probably on underrated film, but for me, I'm sure it is an underrated film. From the director of 'Warrior', another excellent film to include in his filmography. A well written screenplay, but that's where the problem is according to those did not like it. Because it was kind of 'all's well, ends well' story. That does not mean it is full of cliché, maybe they expected the film to be more harsh and violent like most of the high profile western films do. Sorry to those who did not enjoy it, but I did. It was nothing like only for men, but still R rated. Yep, I understand the last 10-15 minutes was so intentional, so what, the story wrapped perfectly in a right way. I must appreciate the cast, particularly the lead two actors, Natalie Portman and Joel Edgerton. This film is not an opportunity to give the best character display, but everyone did their parts quite finely. Ewan McGregor was a disappointment with his useless role. I mean it was a good one, but not made for him. I think the villain character lacks the toughness. That leaves it a one sided theme, so you might not know how the developments happen, but you will know which way is it heading in the earliest. Particularly as it was focused more on the romance, despite it is not a romance theme. Though there is a twist and many turns in the narration. Overall film was very entertaining, partly predictable, yet totally worth a watch if you keep your expectation locked in a safe afar while watching it. 8/10