The Man with the Gun (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1938, The Man with the Gun is a history film directed by Sergei Yutkevich, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of the Bolshevik revolution through the eyes of a peasant who, as a soldier, gets caught up in the proceedings under the tutelage of Lenin.
Who’s in it. The Man with the Gun stars Boris Tenin as Pvt. Ivan Shadrin, Maxim Straukh as V. I. Lenin, Mikheil Gelovani as Josef Stalin and Vladimir Lukin as Nikolai Chibisov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Man with the Gun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man with the Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man with the Gun tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man with the Gun (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man with the Gun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man with the Gun worth watching?
- The Man with the Gun holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man with the Gun?
- The Man with the Gun stars Boris Tenin, Maxim Straukh, Mikheil Gelovani, Vladimir Lukin and Mark Bernes.
- When was The Man with the Gun released?
- The Man with the Gun was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.