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Felon

Felon

Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2008

A family man convicted of killing an intruder must cope with life afterward in the violent penal system.

Movie details

Felon

“No rule. No hope. No way out.”

2008 Crime · Drama · Thriller 1h 43m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

Community rating

A family man convicted of killing an intruder must cope with life afterward in the violent penal system.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ric Roman Waugh

Written by

Ric Roman Waugh

Stephen Dorff

Stephen Dorff

Wade Porter

Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer

John Smith

Harold Perrineau

Harold Perrineau

Lt. Jackson

Marisol Nichols

Marisol Nichols

Laura Porter

Johnny Lewis

Johnny Lewis

Snowman

Nick Chinlund

Nick Chinlund

Sgt. Roberts

Anne Archer

Anne Archer

Maggie

Court is in session

Put Felon on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.