Trespass Against Us (2016) (HBO)

About Trespass Against Us (2016) (HBO)

'Trespass Against Us,' which premiered on HBO in 2023, is a British crime drama. At the center of the plot are the Cutlers, a family living in lawless rural England who combine outlaw life with extreme poverty. They conduct illegal activities to earn a living, led by patriarch Colby. Chad, Colby's son, attempts to distance himself from the family's criminal lifestyle and provide a better future for his own children.

Making / Production

Produced by Film4, Potboiler Productions Ltd, and Albert Granville, 'Trespass Against Us' was filmed in the United Kingdom. Director Adam Smith and writer Alastair Siddons collaborated to bring this story to life. Despite it being a crime drama set in a lawless part of England, the film focuses heavily on the relationship dynamics within the Cutler family and the generational conflict between Colby and Chad.

Actors

• Michael Fassbender (Chad Cutler): Fassbender provided a compelling performance as Chad, the man torn between his family's criminal life and a desire for a better future.
• Brendan Gleeson (Colby Cutler): Gleeson brilliantly portrayed the ruthless patriarch Colby, whose authority is challenged by his own son.
• Lyndsey Marshal (Kelly Cutler): Marshal played Kelly, Chad's wife and the mother of their children, who supports Chad's decision to break free.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on real events and people who live a life of crime in the U.K.
• Micheal Fassbender did most of his own stunt-driving for the film.
• The title of the film comes from one of the Ten Commandments: "Thou shall not trespass against us."

Awards

This film did not receive any awards.

Quotes

• "We're not a family. We're a business.” - Colby Cutler
• "I don't want to live like this no more." - Chad Cutler

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's original score was composed by The Chemical Brothers.
• The movie's soundtrack includes tracks like "This Is My World" and "The Devil Is In the Details."