The Merry Gentleman (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2008, The Merry Gentleman is a drama film directed by Michael Keaton, running about 110 minutes. “A man with a secret. A woman with a past.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman who leaves an abusive relationship to begin a new life in a new city, where she forms an unlikely and ironic relationship with a suicidal hit man (unbeknownst to her). Enter a worn, alcoholic detective to form the third party in a very unusual triangle as this story begins to unfold.
Who’s in it. The Merry Gentleman stars Michael Keaton as Frank Logan, Kelly Macdonald as Kate Frazier, Tom Bastounes as Dave Murcheson and Mike Bradecich as Jerry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Merry Gentleman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Merry Gentleman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Merry Gentleman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Merry Gentleman (2008)?
- In US, The Merry Gentleman is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Merry Gentleman worth watching?
- The Merry Gentleman holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Merry Gentleman?
- The Merry Gentleman stars Michael Keaton, Kelly Macdonald, Tom Bastounes, Mike Bradecich and Debbi Burns.
- When was The Merry Gentleman released?
- The Merry Gentleman was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.