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Under the Gun

1988Movie1 h 26 min

Comedy
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7

Summary

A St. Louis cop, Mike Braxton (Sam Jones), receives an urgent call for help from his brother Tony (Nick Cassavetes), a small time thief in Los Angeles.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
James Sbardellati
Written by
Almer John Davis, James Sbardellati, James Devney
Produced by
Cathy Henderson, Burton Saltzberg, Arthur J. Marion
Music by
John Sterling

Everyone

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Facts

April 25, 1988 · 1 h 26 min · Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
April 25, 1988
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, French, Italian, Portuguese
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Under the Gun worth watching?"

Questions about Under the Gun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Under the Gun worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 4.7).

Will Under the Gun make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Under the Gun plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.