Trespass Against Us

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Trespass Against Us

R

2017

1h 40m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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After an elaborate heist goes south, reluctant criminal Chad (Michael Fassbender) must find a way to escape from the clutches of his fierce outlaw father (Brendan Gleeson) and the encroaching police.

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Critics Consensus

Trespass Against Us benefits from Michael Fassbender and Brendan Gleeson's typically strong performances, even when they aren't quite enough to balance the story's narrative drift and awkward tonal shifts.

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Adam Nayman

Cinema Scope

Sep 28, 2017

On-the-nose-ness, multiplied across the film's running time, undermines the film's sturdy dramatic arc and absorbing local texture.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Mar 5, 2017

3/5

What sets Trespass Against Us apart is the fact that its milieu, the Traveller community, is one rarely seen outside Gypsy wedding-style TV series.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Mar 2, 2017

2/5

This hit-and-miss crime drama never quite finds its feet, despite an intriguing West Country setting, some attempts at social commentary and two meaty roles for Ireland's finest thesps, Brendan Gleeson and Michael Fassbender.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Sep 4, 2023

3/5

On the lam, the film too often grinds its gears and dulls its edgy tone. The turn-over-a-new-leaf elements of parental challenges lack engagement come up empty.

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Michael J. Casey

Michael J. Cinema

Jun 13, 2021

3/5

Director Adam Smith wallows a little too long in Chad's plight, but with two ever-watchable actors like Fassbender and Gleeson, 'Trespass Against Us' rises from the mire just enough.

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Olly Richards

NME (New Musical Express)

Apr 30, 2021

3/5

It's a shame they're not given material that draws out parts we don't know. This talent combination ought to surprise instead of simply satisfy.

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Ian R

@RT23899272 Oct 18, 2025

Greatest movie ever made. Especially if you're a fan of middle aged Irish males.

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bob c

@RT46426964 Aug 26, 2025

Pretty nasty on gypsies/travellers yet celebrates their gumption. Since the boy is Tyson there may be a link to the Fury gang. Patchy.

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bturner_246

Feb 15, 2024

I’m surprised at all of the negative reviews. Great acting and great story. Definitely worth your time!

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dan

@RT76499358 May 22, 2023

You'll either love it or hate it. You'll either understand it or you won't. Not going to bother explaining why for either, but I encourage people to try it.

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andrea c

@Charst Jan 14, 2022

Racconto che nasce e muore con i due protagonisti e con il loro rapporto; tutto il resto purtroppo resta troppo di contorno e non viene sviluppato abbastanza. Certamente Fassbender e Gleeson riescono a rendere partecipe lo spettatore con i loro dialoghi, dubbi e litigi. Però si ha la sensazione che tanto del materiale più originale non venga trattato nel modo giusto; specialmente in relazione allo stile di vita del "campo". Molto tenera la sequenza finale, senza grandi colpi di scena, seppure forse un po' troppo sbrigativo il modo di arrivarci.

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jelisije j

@jjosifovic Nov 15, 2021

A man tries to free himself and his family from the rest of his criminal family that leads to nowhere.

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Synopsis

After an elaborate heist goes south, reluctant criminal Chad (Michael Fassbender) must find a way to escape from the clutches of his fierce outlaw father (Brendan Gleeson) and the encroaching police.

Director: Adam Smith
Producer: Andrea Calderwood, Gail Egan, Alastair Siddons
Screenwriter: Alastair Siddons
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Potboiler Productions, Film4
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Brief Graphic Nudity|Some Disturbing Behavior)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 20, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 16, 2017
Runtime: 1h 40m

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