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The Gauntlet

1977Movie1 h 49 minR

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic597.3Rotten Tomatoes75%54%

A thrilling, tense drama movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, scares or big ideas.

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Story

Clint Eastwood is the man in the middle of The Gauntlet

Phoenix cop Ben Shockley is well on his way to becoming a derelict when he is assigned to transport a witness from Las Vegas. The witness turns out to be a belligerent prostitute with mob ties—and incriminating information regarding a high-ranking official.

Feels like

  • Classic Eastwood Action
  • Gritty Action Thriller
  • Road Movie
  • Unlikely Duo
  • Relentless Chase
  • 70s Cinema
  • Corrupt System
  • Romantic Undercurrent

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Written by
Dennis Shryack, Michael Butler
Produced by
Robert Daley
Music by
Jerry Fielding

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 17, 1977 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
December 17, 1977
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Action, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$26 million
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Public Secret Message, Depraved Bisexual, Screw the Rules, I Have Connections! +9

  • Public Secret Message
  • Depraved Bisexual
  • Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!
  • Villainous Breakdown
  • Don't Tell Mama
  • Groin Attack
  • All Bikers Are Hells Angels
  • Defective Detective
  • There Is No Kill Like Overkill
  • Getting Sick Deliberately
  • Forgotten Fallen Friend
  • Simple Solution Won't Work

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gauntlet?"

Questions about The Gauntlet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Gauntlet?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Gauntlet from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Gauntlet worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 59).

Is The Gauntlet good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Gauntlet a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$26 million

Yes: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 4.8 times its budget.

What tropes does The Gauntlet use?

Public Secret MessageDepraved BisexualScrew the Rules, I Have Connections!Villainous BreakdownDon't Tell MamaGroin AttackAll Bikers Are Hells AngelsDefective DetectiveThere Is No Kill Like OverkillGetting Sick DeliberatelyForgotten Fallen FriendSimple Solution Won't Workand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Public Secret Message, Depraved Bisexual, and Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!.