Year of the Gun (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1991, Year of the Gun is an action, thriller and romance film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. In this thriller, American novelist David Raybourne (Andrew McCarthy) accidentally becomes entangled in the Red Brigade's terrorist plan to kidnap Italian Premier Aldo Moro during a research trip to Rome. As the terrorists attempt to kill David, he and his photojournalist friend (Sharon Stone) must struggle to stay alive.
Who’s in it. Year of the Gun stars Andrew McCarthy as David Raybourne, Valeria Golino as Lia, Sharon Stone as Alison King and John Pankow as Italo Bianchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Year of the Gun has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Year of the Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Year of the Gun 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 Year of the Gun (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Year of the Gun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Year of the Gun worth watching?
- Year of the Gun holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Year of the Gun?
- Year of the Gun stars Andrew McCarthy, Valeria Golino, Sharon Stone, John Pankow and Mattia Sbragia.
- When was Year of the Gun released?
- Year of the Gun was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.