The Newton Boys
History is about to catch up with America's most successful bank robbers.
1998 • 122 min • Crime · Action · Drama
Synopsis
The story of the Newton gang, the most successful bank robbers in history, owing to their good planning and minimal violence.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 61 Audience · 206 · 100%
The Newton Boys tells the true story of four brothers who became legendary bank and train robbers in the 1920s. They were known for their meticulous planning and surprisingly non-violent approach, often avoiding bloodshed. It
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- The film portrays real-life criminals
- Some scenes of peril during robberies
- Characters occasionally drink and smoke
What it models well
- Brotherhood and loyalty
- Clever planning and strategy
- Resourcefulness
Talk about it after
- The real-life Newton Gang
- Consequences of a life of crime
- Law and justice in the 1920s
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Top billed cast
Director: Richard Linklater • Crew: Claude Stanush, Richard Linklater, Clark Walker
Trailers & clips
Newton Boys - Tráiler
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.1/10 (206)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $27,000,000
- Box office
- $10,452,012
- IMDb
- tt0120769
