1% (also known as Outlaws) is a 2017 Australian biker film directed by Stephen McCallum and starring Ryan Corr, Abbey Lee and Matt Nable, who also wrote the film.[1] It premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival in September 2017,[2] where the film was acquired by A24 for North American distribution.[3]
| 1% | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Stephen McCallum |
| Written by | Matt Nable |
| Produced by |
|
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Shelley Farthing-Dawe |
| Edited by | Veronika Jenet |
| Music by | Chris Cobilis |
Production companies |
|
| Distributed by | Icon-Dendy |
Release dates |
|
Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Premise
editSet within the underworld of outlaw motorcycle club gangs, the film follows the heir to the leadership of a motorcycle club, who has to save his brother's life by betraying his president.
Cast
edit- Matt Nable as President Knuck
- Ryan Corr as Vice President Paddo
- Abbey Lee as Katrina
- Simone Kessell as Hayley
- Josh McConville as Skink
- Aaron Pedersen as Sugar
- Sam Parsonson as Knuckle
- Eddie Baroo as Webby
- Jacqui Williams as Josie
Release
edit1% had its world premiere in the Discovery section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival on 9 September 2017.[2] A24 and DirecTV Cinema subsequently acquired the North American distribution rights to the film, for a tentative 2019 wide release.[4]
Reception
editBox office
editThe film grossed $76,151 in worldwide theatrical box office, all within Australia.[5]
Critical response
editOn review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 47% based on 17 reviews and an average rating of 5.3/10.[6] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 24 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[7]
Accolades
edit| Award | Category | Subject | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| AACTA Awards (8th) |
Best Original Screenplay | Matt Nable | Nominated |
| Best Actor | Ryan Corr | Nominated | |
| Best Actress | Abbey Lee | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Josh McConville | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Simone Kessell | Nominated | |
| CGA Award | Best Casting in a Feature Film | Kirsty McGregor | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Motor Bike Gang Movie '1%' Rides off With Screenwest Funding". Variety. 13 July 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Toronto Film Festival Adds International Films, Talks With Angelina Jolie and Javier Bardem". The Wrap. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ "Toronto: A24, DirecTV Nab Australian Crime Thriller '1%'". Hollywood Reporter. 11 September 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ Lee, Ashley (11 September 2017). "Toronto: A24, DirecTV Nab Australian Crime Thriller '1%' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ "Outlaws (2018)". The Numbers, Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- ^ "1%". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- ^ "Outlaws". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
