Lawless
Lawless

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Lawless

2025
Movie
Adult · 18+
211 min
English

Lawless puts on erotic twist on the Western in this sexual showdown from DEEPER.com. Out on the frontier and far from society, Kenna runs her ranch by her own rules. Stamina is essential, worth is proved through service, and a woman's word is her bond. Anyone who won't follow Kenna's lead is free to challenge her, but if they can't match her will they'll have to accept her discipline. When her charges get out of line, Kenna cracks the whip to remind them who's on top. Starring Kenna James, Anna Claire Clouds, Amber Moore, and Jia Lissa in this series from Kayden Kross and WC Walker, Lawlesssheds light on the kinks that emerge beyond the boundaries of sexual convertion.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users72%
Director: John HillcoatGenres: Crime, Drama, History, Western

Plot Summary

In Depression-era Franklin County, Virginia, a notorious gang of brothers, known as the Bondurant brothers, become a legend of organized crime during Prohibition. Facing corruption and brutality, they are drawn into violent conflict with the law and competing criminals.

Critical Reception

Lawless received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its strong performances, atmospheric direction, and compelling narrative. Some critics noted the film's brutal violence and bleak tone, while others found it to be a gripping and well-crafted crime drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense performances, particularly from Tom Hardy and Shia LaBeouf.

  • Lauded for its gritty atmosphere and stylish, yet brutal, depiction of Prohibition-era crime.

  • Some found the violence excessive and the narrative occasionally uneven.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's compelling storytelling, strong acting, and the immersive, dark atmosphere. Many appreciated the historical setting and the raw, unflinching portrayal of the Bondurant brothers' struggle for survival and dominance.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The story is based on the true story of the Bondurant brothers, as told in the book 'The Wettest County in the World' by Matt Bondurant, the youngest grandson of one of the brothers.

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