Gold” (2022) is a survival thriller film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, starring Zac Efron in the lead role. The story centers on a man who stumbles upon a massive nugget of gold in the desert, but his journey to secure his fortune becomes a desperate struggle for survival.
The plot follows Kevin (played by Zac Efron), a down-on-his-luck drifter who, along with his partner, discovers a massive gold deposit buried in the harsh desert landscape. However, their joy quickly turns to dread as they realize that the gold is not only difficult to retrieve but is also attracting dangerous attention. After an unfortunate turn of events, Kevin is left stranded in the unforgiving desert, where he must navigate extreme weather, isolation, and his own psychological descent in order to survive and protect the gold.
As Kevin battles both the elements and his own inner demons, the film explores themes of greed, survival, and the human will to endure. The intense heat, the vast emptiness of the desert, and Kevin’s deteriorating mental state create a claustrophobic and tense atmosphere that drives the movie forward. Efron’s performance is gripping, showcasing his character’s transformation from a hopeful man seeking riches to a desperate individual willing to do anything to survive
