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Rust

Rust

Western · Action · Drama · 2024

Infamous outlaw Harland Rust breaks his estranged grandson Lucas out of prison, after Lucas is convicted to hang for an accidental murder. The two must outrun legendary U.S Marshal Wood Helm and bounty hunter Fenton "Preacher" Lang who are hot on their tails. Deeply buried secrets rise from the ashes and an unexpected familial bond begins to form as the mismatched duo tries to survive the merciless American Frontier.

Movie details

Rust

“Redemption isn't given, it's taken.”

2024 Western · Action · Drama 2h 19m

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

Community rating

Infamous outlaw Harland Rust breaks his estranged grandson Lucas out of prison, after Lucas is convicted to hang for an accidental murder. The two must outrun legendary U.S Marshal Wood Helm and bounty hunter Fenton "Preacher" Lang who are hot on their tails. Deeply buried secrets rise from the ashes and an unexpected familial bond begins to form as the mismatched duo tries to survive the merciless American Frontier.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Joel Souza

Written by

Alec Baldwin · Joel Souza

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Harland Rust

Josh Hopkins

Josh Hopkins

Wood Helm

Patrick Scott McDermott

Patrick Scott McDermott

Lucas Hollister

Travis Fimmel

Travis Fimmel

Fenton 'Preacher' Lang

Frances Fisher

Frances Fisher

Evelyn Basset

Rhys Coiro

Rhys Coiro

Clete LaFontaine

Devon Werkheiser

Devon Werkheiser

Boone LaFontaine

Court is in session

Put Rust on trial.

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

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.