Mob Land is a 2023 crime thriller directed and written by Nicholas Maggio. Produced by 308 Entertainment, BondIt Media Capital, and Buffalo 8 Productions, it was released in the United States by Saban Films and ACE Entertainment on August 4, 2023. It’s a standalone film, not part of a franchise.
Official Synopsis: A sheriff tries to keep the peace when a desperate family man violently robs a pill mill with his brother-in-law, alerting an enforcer for the New Orleans mafia. (From IMDb)
Quick Facts
| Title | Mob Land |
| Director / Writer | Nicholas Maggio |
| Production | 308 Entertainment, BondIt Media Capital, Buffalo 8 Productions |
| Distributor | Saban Films / ACE Entertainment |
| Release Date | August 4, 2023 (United States) |
| Genre | Action, Crime, Thriller |
| Composer | David Gerald Steinberg |
| Starring | John Travolta, Shiloh Fernandez, Stephen Dorff, Kevin Dillon, Ashley Benson |
| Critics’ Score | 47% on Rotten Tomatoes (30 reviews) |
Who Composed the Mob Land Soundtrack?
David Gerald Steinberg composed the score for Mob Land. His other credits include Ray William Johnson’s five-part web series Riley Rewind (2013), for which he served as original music composer on all five episodes, and the 2012 short film Sharp Love, Sharp Kittens. He also handled music consultation and clearance on the 2024 surfing documentary The Cigarette Surfboard.
Every Song (by Scene)
Here is the verified licensed-song lineup from Mob Land, cross-checked against independent tracklist sources. You can listen to them on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and other platforms.
| Scene | Song | Artist |
| Shelby walks over to Mike, who tells him to be at State Route 32 the next day | Emotions | H-Town (from Beggin’ After Dark, 1994) |
| Shelby lies beside his wife and daughter in bed | Blood on the Highway | The Maldives (from Muscle for the Wing, 16 Oct 2012) |
| Clayton eats alone in a diner | Grave in the Pines | Clayton McMichen |
| Clayton buys cigarettes, then beats up and abducts a man at the gas station | Nowhere Hard Enough | Lost on Purpose (from Ashes, 23 June 2011) |
| Clayton takes his money share and watches Shelby’s body disposed of before the final shootout | The House of the Rising Sun | Devlin McCluskey |
Where to Stream
The licensed songs above are streamable on Spotify and Apple Music. Mob Land the film is available on Hulu and Prime Video, or to rent/buy on Apple TV and Google Play. (External Link: Soundtracki)
Cast
- John Travolta as the local sheriff
- Shiloh Fernandez as Shelby
- Kevin Dillon as Trey, Shelby’s brother-in-law
- Stephen Dorff as the New Orleans mafia’s enforcer
- Ashley Benson as Shelby’s wife
Reception
Mob Land holds a 47% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes from 30 reviews (77% with audiences). The critical consensus reads: “Game efforts from a solid cast make Mob Land more watchable than it might have been, but their work is often undermined by the movie’s clichéd and convoluted plot.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Mob Land soundtrack?
David Gerald Steinberg composed the score. He previously scored Ray William Johnson’s web series Riley Rewind and the short film Sharp Love, Sharp Kittens.
Is Mob Land based on a true story?
No, it’s a fictional crime thriller written and directed by Nicholas Maggio.
What songs are featured in Mob Land?
Licensed tracks include “Emotions” by H-Town, “Blood on the Highway” by The Maldives, “Grave in the Pines” by Clayton McMichen, “Nowhere Hard Enough” by Lost on Purpose, and “The House of the Rising Sun” by Devlin McCluskey.
How was Mob Land received?
Mixed-to-positive: 47% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 77% from audiences, with reviewers praising the cast more than the familiar plot.
Where can I watch Mob Land?
It streams on Hulu and Prime Video, and is available to rent or buy on Apple TV and Google Play.
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What’s The song played with the credits and where can it be found?
You can purchase the entire soundtrack on Amazon Music and on Apple Music