A Gun for George (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2011, A Gun for George is a comedy and crime film directed by Matthew Holness, running about 17 minutes. “They wanted mercy. He didn't.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Author Terry Finch struggles to find an outlet that will stock or reprint his violent pulp crime series "The Reprisalizer"
Who’s in it. A Gun for George stars Matthew Holness as Terry / George / The Reprisalizer, Roger Ashton-Griffiths as Mr. Maddock, Edward Halsted as Doctor and Veronica Roberts as Librarian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Gun for George has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Gun for George page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Gun for George tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Gun for George (2011)?
- In GB, A Gun for George is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Gun for George worth watching?
- A Gun for George holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Gun for George?
- A Gun for George stars Matthew Holness, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Edward Halsted, Veronica Roberts and Tim Skelton.
- When was A Gun for George released?
- A Gun for George was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.