Love and a .45 (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1994, Love and a .45 is a thriller and crime film directed by C.M. Talkington, running about 101 minutes. “This is one jagged twisting ride you'll never forget.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Small-time criminal Watty Watts attempts to rob a convenience store with his drug-addict buddy, Billy Mack Black. The robbery, however, leads to murder, and soon Watty leaves Billy behind and goes on the run with his beloved girlfriend, Starlene. Heading toward Mexico, the fugitive couple gets plenty of media coverage, until there are even more people on their trail. Can Watty and Starlene make it south of the border without getting caught?
Who’s in it. Love and a .45 stars Gil Bellows as Watty Watts, Renée Zellweger as Starlene Cheatham, Rory Cochrane as Billy Mack Black and Jeffrey Combs as Dinosaur Bob, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Love and a .45 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love and a .45 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love and a .45 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love and a .45 (1994)?
- In US, Love and a .45 is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love and a .45 worth watching?
- Love and a .45 holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love and a .45?
- Love and a .45 stars Gil Bellows, Renée Zellweger, Rory Cochrane, Jeffrey Combs and Jace Alexander.
- When was Love and a .45 released?
- Love and a .45 was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.