Gun Shy (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 5.3

Gun Shy poster

Released in 2000, Gun Shy is an action, comedy, thriller and romance film directed by Eric Blakeney, running about 101 minutes. “The Agency's best has a bad case of nerves.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Legendary undercover DEA agent Charlie Mayough has suddenly lost his nerves of steel. On the verge of a career-induced mental breakdown, and in complete fear of trigger-happy Mafia leader Fulvio Nesstra, Charlie seeks psychiatric help and finds himself relying on the support of an unstable therapy group and nurse Judy just to get through his work.

Who’s in it. Gun Shy stars Sandra Bullock as Judy Tipp, Liam Neeson as Charles Mayough, Oliver Platt as Fulvio Nesstra and José Zúñiga as Fidel Vaillar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Gun Shy has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.6M 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 Gun Shy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gun Shy 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 Gun Shy (2000)?
In US, Gun Shy 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 Gun Shy worth watching?
Gun Shy holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Gun Shy?
Gun Shy stars Sandra Bullock, Liam Neeson, Oliver Platt, José Zúñiga and Michael DeLorenzo.
When was Gun Shy released?
Gun Shy was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.