The Rover

Theatrical - Wide 2014-06-20

Cast Guy Pearce Robert Pattinson Scoot McNairy Anthony Hayes Nash Edgerton
Directed by David Michôd
Written by David Michôd

Box Office Gross: $2,510,007

Running Time: 103 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Porchlight Films, Screen Australia, Screen NSW, Blue-Tongue Films, Lava Bear Films, South Australian Film Corporation

Genres: Crime Drama

JoBlo's Rating

8/10

Synopsis

Ten years after a severe economic collapse in the western world, lawlessness reigns and life is cheap. Eric is a lone drifter, and his car is his only possession. When a gang steals it, Eric comes across the injured Rey, left... See more behind by the car thieves. The pair form an unlikely and uneasy alliance.

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