By the Gun (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2014, By the Gun is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by James Mottern, running about 105 minutes. “Nick wanted to be a made man until he found a reason to get out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rising Boston gangster (Ben Barnes) endangers those around him when he starts to make moves without the knowledge of his boss (Harvey Keitel).
Who’s in it. By the Gun stars Leighton Meester as Ali Matazano, Ben Barnes as Nick Tortano, Toby Jones as Jerry and Harvey Keitel as Salvatore Vitaglia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, By the Gun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch By the Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of By the Gun tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch By the Gun (2014)?
- In US, By the Gun is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is By the Gun worth watching?
- By the Gun holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in By the Gun?
- By the Gun stars Leighton Meester, Ben Barnes, Toby Jones, Harvey Keitel and Kenny Wormald.
- When was By the Gun released?
- By the Gun was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.