Mean Guns (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1997, Mean Guns is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Albert Pyun, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. One hundred mid- and low-level gangsters who are on their boss' bad side are locked inside a newly-built high-security prison, and given plenty of guns, ammo, and baseball bats, then told that the last survivor will get a suitcase with 10 million dollars.

Who’s in it. Mean Guns stars Christophe Lambert as Lou, Ice-T as Vincent Moon, Michael Halsey as Marcus and Deborah Van Valkenburgh as Cam, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Mean Guns has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mean Guns page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mean Guns tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mean Guns (1997)?
In US, Mean Guns is available to stream on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mean Guns worth watching?
Mean Guns holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mean Guns?
Mean Guns stars Christophe Lambert, Ice-T, Michael Halsey, Deborah Van Valkenburgh and Tina Cote.
When was Mean Guns released?
Mean Guns was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.