The Gauntlet (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1977, The Gauntlet is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 109 minutes. “Clint Eastwood is the man in the middle of The Gauntlet” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Phoenix cop Ben Shockley is well on his way to becoming a derelict when he is assigned to transport a witness from Las Vegas. The witness turns out to be a belligerent prostitute with mob ties—and incriminating information regarding a high-ranking figure.
Who’s in it. The Gauntlet stars Clint Eastwood as Ben Shockley, Sondra Locke as Gus Mally, Pat Hingle as Joesphson and William Prince as Blakelock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Gauntlet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gauntlet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gauntlet 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 The Gauntlet (1977)?
- In US, The Gauntlet is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gauntlet worth watching?
- The Gauntlet holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gauntlet?
- The Gauntlet stars Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, William Prince and Bill McKinney.
- When was The Gauntlet released?
- The Gauntlet was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.