American Gun (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2005, American Gun is a drama film directed by Aric Avelino, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Seemingly disparate portraits of people -- among them a single mother, a high school principal, and an ace student -- Distinctly American -- all affected by the proliferation of guns in American society.
Who’s in it. American Gun stars Forest Whitaker as Carter, Marcia Gay Harden as Janet Huttenson, Donald Sutherland as Carl Wilk and Lisa Long as Sandra Cohen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, American Gun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Gun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Gun (2005)?
- In US, American Gun is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Gun worth watching?
- American Gun holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Gun?
- American Gun stars Forest Whitaker, Marcia Gay Harden, Donald Sutherland, Lisa Long and Chris Warren.
- When was American Gun released?
- American Gun was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.