LAWLESS | The True Story of the Wettest County in the World

[@johsy]

One of my favorite movies of all time. The acting is simply impecable. I’ve watched it many times and I don’t get tired.

[@ZeBra-uo9wz]

Me too 👍🔥

[@sharihutton9717]

Mine too! I want to go to the bondurant brewery

[@jeffguybersen]

Tom Hardy and Guy Pearce do their BEST acting jobs in this film. Hands down.

[@TheWhiteleather]

With all due respect....Tom Hardy in Bronson or Locke will blow this OK film out of the water.

[@connorbaker2k8]

He smashes it every time 👌 always a loveable rogue

[@chadburke852]

Peaky Blinders would like a word

[@jeffguybersen]

"it is not the violence that sets a man apart,it is the distance he's willing to go." - Thats the way I was raised!

[@brittanys1690]

Love this movie. Such an underrated film. I'm a little obsessed with it.

[@hpreetsingh3843]

I think obsessed is the perfect word for this movie

[@talhafayyaz8377]

How come they never spoke about Howard

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

@Brittany S Well there are worse things someone could get obsessed with.

[@robertayoder2063]

@Mark Rodriguez like 20

[@adammarsden4650]

I own it an probly watched it 50+ times not sure but every once in awhile....gotta watch it again jus bcuz

[@larrysmith1568]

To hear the real voices of Hardy and Pearce transition to their characters voices is amazing. I love this movie. You don't get any better than this group of actors.

[@lesliecalvert3458]

I truly believe this movie didn't get the credit it deserves...the acting was amazing truly moving the bond these brother's share . i thought it was well written..well directed..the scenery and cinematography was spot on and every actor brought these characters to life..i really enjoyed it a lot

[@Rose-ht3xc]

In the top 3 of my absolute favorite movies! EVERY SINGLE ACTOR/ACTRESS NAILED THEIR PARTS! Amazing job on the acting, music, set, costumes EVERYTHING!

[@JenniferSnider73]

I'm in Rocky Mount, VA which is in Franklin Co. I was checking into my hotel today and I asked the front desk person what kind of history is around here. I had no idea I'm in the moonshine capital of the world. The lady was trying to explain it to me and she said "go watch Lawless on Prime". CRAZY!!!!

[@stacyflack7620]

One of the best , least acclaimed and underrated classics of all time. Absolutely love this movie from cast , storyline , props and music. Great acting as well , even though most came from across the pond.

[@oshura2506]

Like literally everyone praises this movie it's not underrated at all

[@Now_To_Infinity]

Agreed

[@ep61611]

Outstanding movie. It touches every sphere of my passions: moonshining, the 1920's and 30s era, family unity, the "us against the world" attitude, and so much more. I bought the DVD and have watched it several times - I don't get tired of it.

[@stuartthat30atgmail88]

I had no clue Nick Cave wrote this. I'm, clearly, late to the party. The writing, directing, cinematography, costumes, sets and acting of/in this film is nothing shy of astounding. Such an amazing, badass story and film. Salute to all who participated. Superb work.

[@boxerboxer4515]

The book that this movie is based off of it written by Matt Bondurant

[@timmayer7248]

I saw Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds at Lollapalooza in 1994 in Minneapolis. He always was different, always had his own kind of darkness to him. I didn't hear anything else about him until I heard him singing the theme song for the Peaky Blinders (awesome show btw). I had no idea he was involved with this movie.

[@Kainebadonmusic]

I had no clue either

[@jeffguybersen]

He didn't write it. It was written by a Bondurant. Common knowledge.

[@clintgirdler38]

Nick Cave wrote the screenplay, based on Matt Bondurant’s story.

[@GatCat]

I think this movie is to real for the masses. It’s one of the best stories ever told on the big screen.

[@mickryan2450]

Im of irish background stand up or f off

[@pstpupful]

It's about country folk trying to make a living in spite of a corrupt government.

[@scottcarlsen36]

Lookup 'whiskey rebellion'.

[@irish34csprigg61]

David Gentry amen the illuminati and Freeman control this country and the government leaders time for the old ways too come back country boys will always be here and have always fought for this country God bless you and your family thank you

[@j.christopherlindsey8933]

I'm from the Appalachia region (app-uh-latch-uh, if that tells you anything) just a few counties further southwest from the basis of this story. These folks around here generally want to be left alone. Most will give you the shirt off their back or give you something to eat, but cross them and you're staring down the barrel of a scatter gun.

[@adamgipson6151]

@polar bear you must be a government puppet

[@perfectfan2006]

amen,,,,,t/y for the truth god bless you sir

[@vitaelamorte06]

I grew up in Franklin County. You can still find moonshine stills out in the woods my grandfather and his brother used in the 50s.

[@29687ray]

"Have you met Howard "?

[@marcosmunguia7273]

Ray Hakw lmfaooo ole boy came out swinging 😂

[@lucygray6162]

Apparently the people making the documentary about the movie head never heard of Howard.

[@sparkygreen6298]

You know better than to mess with Howard, when he's been on the stump liquor for 3 or 4 days

[@29687ray]

@@sparkygreen6298 I pick a time and watch that movie once a year.( With a fresh quart )

[@sparkygreen6298]

@@29687ray right on and it's on Netflix right now, I done watched it a couple of times!!!!

[@margaretbloom7068]

Guy Pierce was so awesome. His character was so scary and intense.

[@johnylalrina1451]

True and no one mention him.

[@charybdiscoco6788]

shows how good an actor he is, it totally convinced me

[@rrtnferrum]

There is a little confusion in this video. This happened in Virginia, not West Virginia. Also, there is a town called Franklin, and a county called Franklin. These two places are about 180 miles apart from each other. Franklin Co Virginia is where this took place.

[@ginaalwaysavip1177]

My Dad grew up in Franklin Virginia and his family was a part of this. I live in Franklin.

[@travislemley6042]

This is honestly my favorite movie!!! Such a great mix of action, drama, and story telling.

[@8Scorpions]

Its definitely one of those movies that you don't want to end. Ever!!!

[@sparkytdg]

Hardy seems like he grew up in Matewan WV. Amazing actor.

[@tswrench]

That movie featured a very talented cast.

[@dakotadavis5462]

Be cool to see him play devil anse

[@bigfoot5268]

its in VA not WV

[@turdferguson7112]

@@bigfoot5268 OK, but why can't he sound like he's from WV, even though the movie was set in VA??

[@ronsboots68]

@@turdferguson7112 prolly cause he is British

[@BrandonMobley614]

I must admit, this is the first movie I've ever seen with Guy Pearce. He was absolutely phenomenal in his role. And it's cool to hear how much respect he had for all of his colleagues, particularly Tom Hardy. He seems like he'd be a blessing to work with in any project.

[@rondamorris3550]

Guy is amazing in L.A Confidential. He didn’t get the recognition of his costars but he aces the character.

[@AlanMichaelJackson]

Check out his movie Momento, it was amazing.

[@koushikdas1992]

​@@AlanMichaelJackson Wasn't he in the dark & ghost movie in 1996 about maneater lions of Kenya!?

[@AlanMichaelJackson]

@@koushikdas1992 Not sure, but I'm going to check and watch it lol.

[@theone4179]

extremely underrated. this movie really changed my perception on alot of these actors. such a great film, such great actors, and an even better story.

[@code_fk8817]

Tom Hardy's American accents are so good, I keep forgetting he's British

[@mattw1730]

Where's the love for Guy Pearce and Jason Clarke? *(Both Aussies).

[@charaznable8072]

Let's be real now his accent is ok but it's not gary oldman level

[@code_fk8817]

@@mattw1730 didn't know they were Aussie! Impressive!

[@code_fk8817]

@@charaznable8072 this is true lol

[@josephhodges9819]

I swear I did not even know he was from London not with his accent and the name.

[@chuckclark6162]

My wife is a Bondurant from Franklin, Virginia. I'm proud to say that our 3 sons have this kind of genetics in them.

[@AlanMichaelJackson]

Awesome brother. Salute from Missouri.

[@1984Alive]

They immortal to! 😇

[@chuckclark6162]

@Patrick Blankenship Not as disappointed as your wife is with your little peen. Oh, noooo, I left out the word County...... Go pet your cat.

[@418lightning8]

I just recently met a grandson of one of them he told us a slightly different story than the movie ill say aint much changed though

[@logana1999]

@@418lightning8 the movie is literally based on a book written by one of the grandkids of the 3 brothers

[@DeborahDuke56]

Loved this movie! One of the absolutely best films I've seen in a long time. Genuine.

[@chrisweidner4768]

“Don’t ever touch me again.” We need America to regain this spirit. Awaken the naive. Be free. Take care of one another.

[@Olddog-Wiserdog]

It never left.

[@chrisweidner4768]

Keep awakening the sleeping to the sociopaths who have been poisoning the well for generations.

[@verne51]

Have you met howard??

[@briansmith6954]

@@chrisweidner4768 or people can quit acting like testosterone is poison. Quit trying to rewrite the definition of what a man is just because some can't be a real one.

[@chrisweidner4768]

@@briansmith6954 Indeed. Our country has been coddling and allowing the weak to have the podium far too long. All the best to you and yours.

[@chadkase7580]

One of the best movies ever made

[@RBnd-te6ez]

Two thumbs up very good film

[@29687ray]

My wife and I went to Bounderunts distillery in Virginia. Met Grandsons. Wonderful folks.

[@olddogcitypound5859]

my grandpappy went to prison in the 20s and I was recently informed my grandma was known as the best beer maker around. R.I.P. POPCORN SUTTON

[@mauricewayne8034]

R. I. P.

[@caseym8179]

Your grandad is Popcorn Sutton!?

[@theredgoatviking4686]

Ole popcorn, that man is a legend in haywood county North Carolina and cocke county Tennessee, and his moonshine was the best that I had ever drank.

[@RoGuExPaNcAkE]

The Vegan Viking !!!! That mans a legend across the states

[@theredgoatviking4686]

Rogue Video Productions dam right he is, sad what our rogue government did to that man, he never hurt anyone but by god he helped many, I can’t tell you how many jars of his shine my mom and step father made into Medicine.

[@clintgirdler38]

My favourite part of this film is when a very calm Forrest says “Have you met Howard?” Then Howard charges out and unloads.

[@charlesdemean3055]

Maybe the best line & scene in movie. I've watched it over & over again on Tubi. The movie is so gripping , Tom Hardy is the best actor around. His characters, in Legend, as the Kray Brothers,... amazing.

[@StealthTRD]

I like when Howard starts howling an ambushed them in the still. Ll😂

[@duchessmcglothlin8782]

i live in franklin co. loved this movie... walk those very streets daily

[@jameshood1928]

I loved this film. Great cast, screenplay, and direction. I had many ancestors from Virginia, though not Franklin County, and lived there many years. You really get to know the people of the rural south of that time thru this movie.

[@lawerancelanham]

One of my favorite movies thus far no doubt.

[@truecrimestories4369]

This is a great film. The directing, the sound, the scenes, and of course the story draw you in and make you feel like you've gone back in time and you're there with them. I saw it years ago and it's nice to watch the behind the scenes making of the film. Kind of dark and brutal but you can't help but hope some of the charaters find a better way of life,....and then the credits start rolling and the theater lights go back on lol.

[@ReverendSoupbone]

Such an incredible masterpiece! I watch it every couple of months. Tom Hardy is one of the best, of not the best, actors out there and the rest of the cast are flat out amazing! The best writing, camera work, pacing…all of it. Lawless will be an American classic forever. Love it.

[@roel.vinckens]

A true work of art by this dream team of creators.

[@danielm2312]

Great movie! Hardy an leboeuf are a good silver screen mix! Overall everyone in the film did a great job.love the movie definitely underrated an overlooked.

[@austin474]

my favorite movie of all time , ive lost count of how many times ive seen it

[@easbreid9879]

This is in my top 5 favorite movies, great story and a phenomenal cast

[@a_k_bryson]

Truly great movie with a terrific cast, 9/10

[@jamesmoreland3070]

One of the best flicks I've seen in a long time...reminds me of home and the way things are

[@MrLabrizzle]

My great, great, great uncle, Henry Abshire, is the "Henry" deputy in this movie. No likeness rights paid. The County of Franklin, VA recently demolished his old house in Boones Mill, right next to Maggody Creek. This movie is mostly Hollywood, in the broad strokes. But this was real life. For a long time. And I'm proud of my family. I may be a rule follower and former public servant, but I'm not ashamed at all, and I love this movie. I knew nothing about this part of our family history until I brought this movie up at Thanksgiving a few years ago and my grandmother told me all about it. I was shocked and proud.

[@garymcderp1146]

Underrated film. ❗️(Spoiler Warning)❗️ That scene where Forest gets his throat open had my jaw on the floor. 😳Brutal AF. I can’t believe he survived that.

[@getupkid84]

Written by an Aussie and starring 2 Aussies. Australia represent!!!

[@randymarsh8004]

@The Doobie Sisters and Sack Blabbath Huh?

[@deemae5868]

Franklin County isn't in West VA. It is in VA.

[@juancarrasco6598]

A lineup of great actors. A true story. What’s not to like ???!!

[@lukeut8680]

This is one of the most amazing films Ive ever seen in every way.

[@ronaldwells1805]

I can't believe people would put thumbs down for this movie that's crazy

[@sBaby-yw3zy]

Im.38 and this is the best movie ive ever felt when watched.. its greatness

[@janedoe-hq9vn]

I loved Guy Pierce in The Proposition...good flick Star-studded cast and movie turned out great! Did good with the time-era, regarding cars, costumes, hair, and regarding region, speech....

[@jamespennington8362]

The one actor sead west Virginia. Wrong Frank!in county is in Virginia in the town they now call Rocky Mount. I know this because that is where my family is from. And the Bondurant family still lives there.

[@reedhodges1438]

I heard that also! Franklin County is still known for making moonshine today, but its not nearly as popular as it was.

[@672macknasby7]

@Ricky Mixson Then, he should have said that.

[@marcuslatrent528]

Funny thing is they have guys who still make great product. Still extremely paranoid.

[@Mutch820]

@@reedhodges1438 Some of the best shine I have ever drank is from Franklin County

[@timclemons8719]

Rocky Mount is in Franklin county not franklin county in the town of Rocky Mount..it is still very much in full swing. Just purchased a gallon of franklin counties finest..

[@dsg3719]

Jason Clarke did a amazing performance in this movie

[@alexanderj2584]

I agree. And I think he was the most organic country boy among the brothers. Shia and Tom looked too tidy and handsome. I think the real Bondurants looked more like Jason Clarke's image in this movie than like Shia and Tom. And nobody mentions Jason Clarke's performance. He's even missing on many posters of Lawless. Dane DeHaan was also great, but he's part was too small, OK.

[@robinwood6036]

He really did. I come from a family of Bondurants. I've met Matt's grandfather (Matt wrote the book this movie is based on). My father use to say, "If you want to know if a Bondurant lives in your city, check with the police department."...LOL

[@aimlessintopeka]

Lawless is on Netflix Jan 2020

[@cassiuscarter2832]

Isn't it a Netflix movie lmao

[@cassiuscarter2832]

@@aimlessintopeka it was on Netflix for 5 years from 2013 to 2018 your just way behind the 8 ball kid

[@jerryrahn3997]

absolutely the best illegal liquor movie ever LOVED THE DETAIL TO THE HISTORY

[@sorrells65]

One of my favorite modern movies.

[@SFGMOB]

I am sitting in franklin county rn and I confirm they still making liquor out in the woods lmfao

[@ginaalwaysavip1177]

Hedgepeth from Franklin Virginia here!

[@montneymon-ta-knee6810]

Can't be popcorn dead lol

[@JustEvan7]

Im from roanoke you got a guy? asking for a friend haha

[@JeepersCreepers2013]

I love the dude soaking up the liquor with a sponge in the old film

[@jasoncooper6584]

Great movie, I've probably watched it more than any other. Well done, perfect cast.

[@lorenzodelgaudio]

The book it's simply astonishing. read it!

[@boogienights519]

👍👍

[@lorenzodelgaudio]

@Gillie Monger The wettest Country in the World.

[@nicholasplesko533]

My great grandfather never had an altercation with the revenuers, as far as I know. He took the family to Canada for a week to avoid them, but that was it. His pub was in Pontiac Illinois. It’s owned by someone else, but it is still standing since before prohibition.

[@MrKewlhanz]

This movie was a lil insight to my childhood in the south. I watched the rest of the world modernize as my stepdads' family was frozen in that era of thinking. We used to bootleg booze to "dry counties" where the prohibition still loomes to this day.

[@kansascowboy5721]

Excellent film for sure! I’m glad I watched this video, I didn’t ever pay close attention to the music but I’ll dang sure pay attention the next time I watch this film 👍🏻

[@xxxxDuke]

Nick Cave's screenplay is unflinching. Each actor is superbly cast and gives a performance worthy of the movie. This is one seriously underated movie that's thrilling, menacing and gorgeous in equal measure!

[@dm0065]

Dont let the presence of Shia LaBeouf throw you off, this is a really good movie

[@dp9629]

I don't think he did too bad in this movie honestly.

[@randymarsh8004]

@@dp9629 He’s pretty talented actor in general. Some folks just can’t separate the art from the artist.

[@dp9629]

@@randymarsh8004 very true

[@joetanaka6446]

Nice one - agreed.

[@thomastrumigneault8918]

no matter his personal BS he always been a good actor. \

[@mikeanderson8603]

I agree that this is an exceptional movie with the best actors from the main characters to the bit parts. I've seen it 4x so far. I also enjoyed the music and thought it added a lot to the authenticity.

[@darinbarfield8738]

It’s a Superb Movie! Monstrously Wonderful Cast. So many good ones, too many to mention, But Love the Love Story between Jack & Bertha, very genuine… Or very good acting ; perhaps both. But Tom’s depiction of Forest Bonderant has so many good lines, Difficult to say which it’s best, All get quoted often!

[@melissaburnette7504]

Shia Labeouf keeps saying West Virginia in his interview. Did he not read the script or the book ??!! It’s Franklin County VIRGINIA My hometown and dam proud of the movie !!! It should have gotten more credit than it did. This was during one of America’s worst times in history !

[@Cilent__]

Nobody cares. Not even the star of the movie you're proud of cares.

[@binaryflat]

That is interesting! It is strange to hear names of places mentioned in the movie where I grew up, like Burnt Chimney, Maggodee Creek... I wonder why the young lady was a Mennonite, instead of German Baptist? We were surrounded by German Baptist farms. They make great neighbors! The supposed bridge is/ was two miles away from my childhood home. So much history here, and everywhere.

[@leosilva4144]

i love movies like this reminds me and my brothers and my family i can relate to these kind of movies

[@lokisfriend]

Great movie, if Tom Hardy is in it, Gary Oldman, Shia, you know it's going to be good and it is!

[@user-dp5fq4vc8m]

No one talking about my boy, Cricket.

[@redwarf8118]

your boy?

[@beverlystinnett2296]

True no doubt about that !!! Trust no one !

[@nickcurry8515]

you're right! where is cricket! I loved his part in the movie

[@randymarsh8004]

Rickety Crick!

[@shashikaperera7116]

What a terrific movie . I must have watched it more than 10 times

[@johnpeters1980]

Shia LaBeouf keeps saying it's West Virginia.; It is NOT West Virginia. It's Virginia. My family has been there in Franklin County for more than 200 years, moonshining for many generations. It is NOT West Virginia, not even close. Much closer to the North Carolina line rather than West Virginia. Did he go through the entire movie without a clue as to where the movie was set?

[@jabbafo]

john peters yeah, I thought that seemed off. At first I thought they were talking about Franklin NC

[@JTaylor-pr6rf]

He meant western Virginia not the state of West Virginia confusing I know but Franklin county is on the western more inland side of the state of Virginia

[@hdfatboy69]

Jack Bondurant played by Shia LaBeouf, moved here to Martinsville Virgina. Franklin County is just up 220 north 20 miles from Martinsville / Henry County area where Im from.

[@jackd.ripper7613]

Fun fact: Virginia's westernmost border is further west than any part of West Virginia.

[@murphy13295]

Franklin Cnty . 200 years ,then your family knows my family on my mother's side . The Powell's

[@strattuner]

anything with GARY OLDHAM in it,i'm watching it,he handled that chopper like a star,good movie

[@gunnyusmc8412]

The soul of family is the greatest thing in family

[@Moffmanrulz]

Tom Hardy, great actor and great actor for this film.. Thank you Tom...

[@margaretbloom7068]

I'm OBSESSED with this movie too.

[@noclass2gun342]

Franklin County va... moonshine capital of the world... still true today

[@evelyntarawa7140]

Lawless Living and standing what's there's and Thea territory,living straggling, excellent movie to you all gangsters...hard... Forest,Tom Hardy the brains behind it all,family first.Never get sick of this Movie 👍

[@MichiganDiecastKyle]

This movie will always be my all time favorite

[@gypsymanjeff2184]

Excellent..know anyone watching has to agree.both the movie & this are gr8..way more to the story than told but ..you can only fit so much into one.wheres chapter 2

[@jaysonlee4770]

Guy Pearce is such an underrated actor

[@GabeStrenke]

I didn't recognize Guy Pearce at all, he crushed it as the "villain" of this movie.

[@ponychq1]

One of my top 5 faves,way underrated!!!

[@louiscypher7090]

Guy Pierce is a badass.

[@tswrench]

Guy Pierce is one helluva' damn fine actor.

[@user-pv7nf3gu8u]

Louis Cypher I hate him so hard in this movie

[@Zach-Fetters]

0 5 he's good at making people hate him, count of Monte Cristo is another one were he plays an ass impeccably. And I hated all of Ironman 3

[@ajweilnau4867]

Dude I find it interesting that these are all these British dudes making it like that’s how u know that we did something right when they make movies about American events

[@nathanstrickland8692]

My dad's family had stills all over the place!!!!! Got to love wv ain't going to lay down for no man. And we will make it one way or another no matter what!!!

[@garybrice3941]

It's said that more sugar was delivered to Boones Mill in Franklin county during prohibition than to New York City

[@dansexitstrategy5042]

One of the best movies in a long time.

[@crystalpritchett758]

My grandad sent moonshine to D.C. I'm confused though some people say this was in W.V ?But Franklin is in V.A . We are from Va and you can still find moonshine made in the mountains here.

[@tonygibson5171]

Great film, cast , and wonderful soundtrack. Love the white heat cover. I gravitate towards crime dramas from this era and many sadly fall short (public enemies for example).

[@Isiah_N]

hearing tom hardy call his character "such a little boy" just doesn't sit right with me lol. i love that character so much, the older brother every little brother wanted.

[@LittleSnowBird_Jones]

Who is watching this movie in 2020? Still a great movie!!

[@SvetlanaMSK-n8t]

2023!

[@enriquemireles8947]

My grandfather ran liquor in south Texas, even had a shoot with the Texas Rangers he never got caught and ran a successful business after prohibition. These days he would probably have a craft brewery.

[@Kritacul]

Shia kept saying West Virginia. Dude, your character's story was in Franklin County Virginia. Big difference.

[@RandyLWhitaker]

One of my favorite movies ever!

[@tabathafeucht3513]

This movie reminds me of my family. My great grandfather was one of the first prisoners in the hernando/pasco county jail in 1927 for bootlegging.

[@29687ray]

I went to their Distlery last fall. Wonderful people. Toured their facility, bought a couple bottles.

[@patspivey1716]

Being a moonshiner myself, needless to say its one of my fav.movies

[@jasonwilliamson8416]

My grandpa and his brother were moonshiner's from West Virginia. They would run their product to many of the major cities around the east. They became local celebrities after killing a couple of Capone's men that tried to rip them off during a rendezvous in Dayton, Ohio. We don't know all of the details but they returned home a few days later with the liquor, the money, a Tommy Gun, and an extra vehicle.

[@koushikdas1992]

Capone didn't try to kill them later?

[@exador6]

Best line in the movie: "If you pay, nobody will mess with you. Nobody messes with me now."