Hellion

Set in Texas, this drama and thriller centers on a struggling family. Thirteen-year-old Jacob is obsessed with heavy metal and motocross, but his rebellious and delinquent behavior creates instability at home. When Jacob involves his younger brother, Wes, in criminal activity, child protective services intervene and place Wes in the care of his aunt. To bring the younger boy home, Jacob and his emotionally distant father, Hollis, must confront their own failings and take responsibility for one another.

The film was written and directed by Kat Candler. The cast features Aaron Paul as Hollis Wilson, Juliette Lewis as Pam Noonan, and Josh Wiggins as Jacob Wilson. Produced by companies including IFC Films and Arts+Labor, the movie has a runtime of 98 minutes.

Audience reception is mixed, with a 6/10 rating on IMDb from 5,800 votes and a 5.9/10 rating on TMDB based on 134 votes. Film critics gave the movie a slightly higher score of 6.2/10 across 48 reviews.