Hobo with a Shotgun (2011) movie poster

Hobo with a Shotgun (2011)

"Delivering justice, one shell at a time..."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 60% (RT: 66%, MC: 55) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
CrimeActionThriller

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Director
Jason Eisener
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
Canada, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.9/10 (676 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
66%
Metacritic
55
Cast
Rutger Hauer as Hobo
Gregory Smith as Slick
Robb Wells as Logan
Brian Downey as The Drake
Nick Bateman as Ivan / Rip
Peter Simas as Grinder
Pasha Ebrahimi as Bumfight Filmaker
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 676 votes. Critics scored it lower at 60%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A vigilante homeless man pulls into a new city and finds himself trapped in urban chaos, a city where crime rules and where the city's crime boss reigns. Seeing an urban landscape filled with armed robbers, corrupt cops, abused prostitutes and even a pedophile Santa, the Hobo goes about bringing justice to the city the best way he knows how - with a 20-gauge shotgun. Mayhem ensues when he tries to make things better for the future generation. Street justice will indeed prevail. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Hobo with a Shotgun, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Jason Eisener cited several classic crime films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Rutger Hauer spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Hobo with a Shotgun is a 2011 crime, action, thriller film directed by Jason Eisener. A vigilante homeless man pulls into a new city and finds himself trapped in urban chaos, a city where crime rules and where the city's crime boss reigns. Seeing an urban landscape filled with armed robbers, corrupt cops, abused prostitutes and even a pedophile Santa, the Hobo goes about bringing justice to the city the best way he knows how - with a 20-gauge shotgun.

Mayhem ensues when he tries to make things better for the future generation. Street justice will indeed prevail. The film has been rated by 676 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a crime film, Hobo with a Shotgun delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Hobo with a Shotgun (2011) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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