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The Way of the Gun

2000·Movie·R·119 min·6.3(495)

Choose your side carefully, because the only way out is the way of the gun.

Two criminal drifters without sympathy get more than they bargained for after kidnapping and holding for ransom the surrogate mother of a powerful and shady man.

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Where to watch The Way of the Gun in United States

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Where is The Way of the Gun streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesPhilo, Kanopy, Hoopla, FawesomeAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaLionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Crave, Tubi TV, CTVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyLionsgate+ Amazon Channels, JoynApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TV, Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD
SpainRakuten TV
BrazilFilmelier Plus Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video

About The Way of the Gun

The Way of the Gun is a 2000 English-language action, crime and drama film directed by Christopher McQuarrie. The cast is led by Ryan Phillippe, Benicio del Toro, Juliette Lewis. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, Kanopy, Hoopla.

The Way of the Gun was produced by Artisan Entertainment and Aqaba Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 8, 2000, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $19 million worldwide.

Director
Christopher McQuarrie
Writers
Christopher McQuarrie
Release date
September 8, 2000
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$19 million
Production
Artisan Entertainment, Aqaba Productions
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The Way of the Gun cast & crew

The Way of the Gun was directed by Christopher McQuarrie and written by Christopher McQuarrie.

The cast features Ryan Phillippe as Mr. Parker, Benicio del Toro as Mr. Longbaugh, Juliette Lewis as Robin, Taye Diggs as Jeffers, Nicky Katt as Obecks, and Geoffrey Lewis as Abner Mercer.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Dick Pope and it was produced by Kenneth Kokin and Russell D. Markowitz.

Is The Way of the Gun worth watching?

The Way of the Gun holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 495 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, crime, and drama, The Way of the Gun is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Way of the Gun

In United States, you can stream The Way of the Gun on Philo, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The Way of the Gun

Ryan Phillippe

Ryan Phillippe

Mr. Parker

Benicio del Toro

Benicio del Toro

Mr. Longbaugh

Juliette Lewis

Juliette Lewis

Robin

Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs

Jeffers

Nicky Katt

Nicky Katt

Obecks

Geoffrey Lewis

Geoffrey Lewis

Abner Mercer

Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson

Hale Chidduck

Dylan Kussman

Dylan Kussman

Dr. Allen Painter

James Caan

James Caan

Joe Sarno

Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman

Raving Bitch

Kristin Lehman

Kristin Lehman

Francesca Chidduck

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Henry Griffin

P. Whipped

The Way of the Gun — FAQs

Where can I watch The Way of the Gun in United States?

The Way of the Gun is streaming on Philo, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome in United States.

Is The Way of the Gun on Philo?

Yes — The Way of the Gun is currently available on Philo in United States.

What language is The Way of the Gun in?

The Way of the Gun is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Way of the Gun?

The Way of the Gun runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).

What is The Way of the Gun rated?

The Way of the Gun is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 495 ratings.

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