Trespass Against Us
Trespass Against Us

Trespass Against Us

2016Movie99 minEnglish

Three generations of the rowdy Cutler family live as outlaws in some of Britain's richest countryside – hunting hares, ram-raiding stately homes, and taunting the police. Struggling to retain a way of life fast becoming extinct, Chad Cutler ends up caught between his father's archaic principles and trying to do right by his kids, whilst the full force of the law is finally catching up with him.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users59%
Director: Adam SmithGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In rural Ireland, the criminal Cutler family lives a nomadic existence, running scams and living off the grid. Chad Cutler, the son of the patriarch, finds himself increasingly at odds with his father's destructive ways. He yearns for a different life for his own children, leading to a dramatic confrontation that threatens to tear the family apart.

Critical Reception

Trespass Against Us received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While the performances of the lead actors, particularly Michael Fassbender and Brendan Gleeson, were generally praised, the film was often criticized for its predictable plot, uneven tone, and lack of originality in its exploration of a criminal family.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film benefits from strong performances by its lead actors.
  • The narrative struggles with predictability and a lack of fresh perspectives on familiar themes.
  • Despite its gritty setting, the story fails to fully engage or offer substantial depth.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many appreciating the acting talent but finding the plot to be somewhat derivative and lacking in compelling development. Some viewers felt the film didn't fully live up to the potential of its cast and premise.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in County Tyrone and County Meath in Ireland.

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**Wanting to change the life course, but it's not happening.** This is a British crime-drama, about a family with the criminal background. The happily married son with two children, wants to get out of what his family used to and have a ...