The Gunman (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2015, The Gunman is an action, drama and crime film directed by Pierre Morel, running about 115 minutes. “Armed With the Truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eight years after fleeing the Congo following his assassination of that country's minister of mining, former assassin Jim Terrier is back, suffering from PTSD and digging wells to atone for his violent past. After an attempt is made on his life, Terrier flies to London to find out who wants him dead -- and why. Terrier's search leads him to a reunion with Annie, a woman he once loved, who is now married to an oily businessman with dealings in Africa.
Who’s in it. The Gunman stars Sean Penn as Jim Terrier, Jasmine Trinca as Annie, Javier Bardem as Felix Marti and Ray Winstone as Stanley Edgerton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Gunman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gunman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gunman 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 The Gunman (2015)?
- In US, The Gunman is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gunman worth watching?
- The Gunman holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gunman?
- The Gunman stars Sean Penn, Jasmine Trinca, Javier Bardem, Ray Winstone and Mark Rylance.
- When was The Gunman released?
- The Gunman was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.