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TMDB19421h 21mCrime / Thriller / Mystery

This Gun for Hire

A Lone Wolf…dynamite with a girl or a gun!

Sadistic killer-for-hire Philip Raven becomes enraged when his latest job is paid off in marked bills. Vowing to track down his double-crossing boss, nightclub executive Gates, Raven sits beside Gates' lovely new employee, Ellen, on a train out of town. Although Ellen is engaged to marry the police lieutenant who's hunting down Raven, she decides to try and set the misguided hit man straight as he hides from the cops and plots his revenge.

TMDB audience score

Based on 198 votes

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Availability in the US

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This Gun for Hire at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 21m

At 1h 21m it runs under 90 minutes.

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Genres

Crime · Thriller · Mystery

TMDB files it under crime, thriller, and mystery.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 198 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch This Gun for Hire tonight

  • It is a short one: 1h 21m, so it fits a late start.
  • It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 198 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Is This Gun for Hire scary?
MyCinema has not rated This Gun for Hire for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, thriller, and mystery film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch This Gun for Hire in the US?
This Gun for Hire can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is This Gun for Hire?
This Gun for Hire runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
Is This Gun for Hire suitable for kids?
This Gun for Hire is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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