Under the Gun (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1988, Under the Gun is an action and comedy film directed by James Sbardellati, running about 86 minutes. “He made the first move, she made the second. The third was a killer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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. Mike rushes to LA and finds that his brother has been murdered and his brother Tony's girlfriend gunned down right in front of him. Mike quickly learns Tony was a courier for an arms smuggler, Simon Stone (John Russell). When Mike meets Stone's lawyer, Samantha Richardson (Vanessa Williams), the two team up to bring down Stone's arms smuggling empire. However, Mike's infatuation with Samantha keeps putting them in greater danger.
Who’s in it. Under the Gun stars Sam J. Jones as Mike Braxton, Vanessa Williams as Samantha Richards, John Russell as Simon Stone and Michael Halsey as Frank, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Under the Gun 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 Under the Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Gun 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 Under the Gun (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Under the Gun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Under the Gun worth watching?
- Under the Gun holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under the Gun?
- Under the Gun stars Sam J. Jones, Vanessa Williams, John Russell, Michael Halsey and Nick Cassavetes.
- When was Under the Gun released?
- Under the Gun was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.