IMDb 7.5 2016 HD

The ATM

The ATM

2016
Comedy Crime
7 min NR Australia
7.5 IMDB

A wannabe Gangster gets what's coming when working an ATM.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Rick Donald
Starring
Hugo Johnstone-Burt / Rick Donald / Catherine Mack / Lyn Pierse / Benson Jack Anthony

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

gritty predictable cautionary bleak character-driven tense grim competent familiar dark humour uninspired realistic

Reviews

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Penelope Croft
Apr 16, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'The ATM' attempts to deliver a visceral crime narrative, but its impact is somewhat blunted by a predictable storyline. The film’s focus on a wannabe gangster’s unfortunate encounter at an automated teller machine feels like well-trodden territory. Hugo…

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Jasper Finch
Apr 16, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

With 'The ATM', we are presented with a gritty slice of life that explores the harsh realities faced by those who stray from the straight and narrow. The central premise, a character getting their comeuppance while working at…

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Isobel Davies
Apr 16, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

One approaches 'The ATM' with the expectation of a sharp, incisive crime flick, but it ultimately delivers a rather middling experience. The plot, revolving around a wannabe gangster's encounter at an ATM, feels derivative, and the narrative arc…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 16, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The ATM' presents a cautionary tale with a decidedly Australian flavour, charting the downfall of a character whose ambitions outstrip his good sense. Hugo Johnstone-Burt and Rick Donald deliver performances that convey a palpable sense of desperation, grounding…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 16, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This crime drama, 'The ATM', offers a familiar trajectory for its central character, a hopeful gangster whose aspirations meet an abrupt, and rather predictable, end. The performances from Hugo Johnstone-Burt and Rick Donald provide a solid, if somewhat…

FAQs

The film's premise, focusing on a wannabe gangster and the consequences of their actions at an ATM, suggests a potential for social commentary. It could be interpreted as a critique of misguided ambition, the allure of criminality, or the harsh realities faced by those on the fringes of society. The narrative's focus on a character getting 'what's coming to them' implies a moral or societal lesson, prompting reflection on the choices individuals make and their repercussions within a given environment.