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Felony (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Felony is a 2014 thriller directed by Matthew Saville, starring Joel Edgerton, Jai Courtney and Tom Wilkinson. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $561,369 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Sound at the AACTA Awards 2015. Critics gave it 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

IMDb rating
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
66%
worldwide gross
$561.4K
award nomination
1
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Felony (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Matthew Saville
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Felony About?

The premise of Felony without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A respected police officer finds his life and career thrown into turmoil after a fatal car accident reveals a hidden secret. Two determined detectives launch an investigation, uncovering a complex network of lies and deceit. As they delve deeper into the incident, the officer's carefully constructed world begins to crumble, forcing him to confront the consequences of his actions and fight to protect his reputation.

Felony Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • dystopia
  • dystopian sci fi
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Cast & crew

Felony Cast

Joel Edgerton leads the cast, with Jai Courtney and Tom Wilkinson. Directed by Matthew Saville.

From the director

More from Matthew Saville

More films directed by Matthew Saville, best-rated first: Juniper, A Month of Sundays and A Writer and Three Script Editors Walk Into a Bar.

Full filmography
Ratings

Felony Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Felony 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

Plot

Felony Plot Summary

What happens in Felony from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Detective Malcolm “Mal” Toohey, Joel Edgerton, is shot during a raid on a drug lab and saved by his protective vest. After celebrating, he drives home drunk and strikes a young boy on a bike with his side-view mirror. He calls an ambulance but denies any involvement in the accident. When honest young detective constable Jim Melic, Jai Courtney, and his cynical older partner Carl Summer, Tom Wilkinson, arrive on the scene, Carl recognizes Mal and sends Jim to secure the perimeter. He questions Mal privately and sends him home, leaving Jim increasingly suspicious.

Full summary

The whole story of Felony, scene by scene

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Box office

Felony Box Office

Felony grossed $561,369 worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$561.4K

International
$561.4K
Awards

Felony Awards & Nominations

Felony earned 1 award nomination, including Best Sound at the AACTA Awards 2015.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Felony Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Felony.

Felony Official International Trailer #1 (2014) - Jai Courtney, Tom Wilkinson Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Felony?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Which actor portrays Detective Malcolm “Mal” Toohey?

Cars

Cars in Felony

36 cars on screen, including the 2002 Holden Commodore VY and the 2008 Ford Falcon.

All 36 cars
  • 2002 Holden Commodore VY in Felony 2002 Holden Commodore VY Main role
  • 2008 Ford Falcon in Felony 2008 Ford Falcon Important role
  • Hino unknown in Felony Hino unknown Minor role
  • 2010 Honda Accord in Felony 2010 Honda Accord Minor role
Details

Felony Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Felony - Ein Moment kann alles verändern” and “Особо тяжкое преступление”.

Also known as
  • Felony - Ein Moment kann alles verändern
  • Особо тяжкое преступление
  • El rastro del delito
  • 罪不可赦
  • Criminel
  • Segredos de Um Crime
  • עבירה
  • Особено тежко престъпление
  • Secretos de un crimen
  • 펠로니
  • El rastre del delicte
  • Zločin
+3 more
  • Daň za svědomí
  • 重罪/罪不可赦
  • Bűnös titkok

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FAQ

Felony FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Felony, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Felony?

Felony runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Felony released?

Felony was released on October 17, 2014.

Who directed Felony?

Felony was directed by Matthew Saville.

More films by Matthew Saville

Who is in the cast of Felony?

Felony stars Joel Edgerton, Jai Courtney and Tom Wilkinson.

How much did Felony make at the box office?

Felony grossed $561,369 worldwide.

How is Felony rated?

Felony has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.

Was Felony nominated for any awards?

Felony received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Felony have a post-credit scene?

No. Felony has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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