The Machine Gunners (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Series · ★ 6.4
Released in 1983, The Machine Gunners is a family and war & politics series.
What it’s about. During the Second World War, a group of youth in the Northeast England town of Garmouth regularly suffer from bomb attacks by the German forces. One of the children raids a crashed German aircraft and takes a fully operational machine gun, intending to set up their own fortress. Playing with it causes a German plane to crash-land; the kids befriend the pilot, who is unaware that they had caused him to crash.
Who’s in it. The Machine Gunners stars Shaun Taylor as Chas McGill, Debbie Breen as Audrey Parton, Tony Saint as Cem Jones and Alastair Craig as Nicky Nichol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Machine Gunners has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Machine Gunners page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Machine Gunners tend to enjoy Anne with an E, Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Big Time Rush.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Machine Gunners (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Machine Gunners change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Machine Gunners worth watching?
- The Machine Gunners holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and war & politics. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Machine Gunners?
- The Machine Gunners stars Shaun Taylor, Debbie Breen, Tony Saint, Alastair Craig and Harry Herring.
- When was The Machine Gunners released?
- The Machine Gunners was released in 1983.