The Old Man and the Gun is a crime drama based on the true story of Forrest Tucker, portrayed by Robert Redford. Directed by David Lowery, the film follows Tucker’s life as a career criminal and escape artist, detailing his final robbery spree. Set in the early 1980s, it also stars Sissy Spacek as Jewel and Casey Affleck as Detective John Hunt, who becomes fascinated with Tucker's unwavering dedication to his craft.