Movie

The Way of the Gun

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

★ 6.3(500)20001h 59m

The Way of the Gun is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Christopher McQuarrie
Release date: 2000-09-08
Runtime: 1h 59m
Language: Spanish
Box office: $19,125,401
Budget: $8,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Artisan Entertainment

The Way of the Gun — trailer

About The Way of the Gun

The Way of the Gun is a 2000 movie in the Action, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Christopher McQuarrie, starring Ryan Phillippe, Benicio del Toro and Juliette Lewis. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 500 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Way of the Gun in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Ryan Phillippe

Mr. Parker

Benicio del Toro

Mr. Longbaugh

Juliette Lewis

Robin

Taye Diggs

Jeffers

Nicky Katt

Obecks

Geoffrey Lewis

Abner Mercer

Scott Wilson

Hale Chidduck

Dylan Kussman

Dr. Allen Painter

James Caan

Joe Sarno

Sarah Silverman

Raving Bitch

Kristin Lehman

Francesca Chidduck

Henry Griffin

P. Whipped

Themes & keywords

hotelgunslingermexicoransomkidnappinggangstermexican standoffsperm bankrags to richessurrogate mothermoneygunfightdriftercriminaldesert

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Way of the Gun in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Way of the Gun on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is The Way of the Gun on Netflix?+

The Way of the Gun is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.

How long is The Way of the Gun?+

The Way of the Gun has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Who stars in The Way of the Gun?+

The Way of the Gun stars Ryan Phillippe, Benicio del Toro, Juliette Lewis, Taye Diggs and Nicky Katt.

When did The Way of the Gun come out?+

The Way of the Gun is a 2000 movie directed by Christopher McQuarrie.

What genre is The Way of the Gun?+

The Way of the Gun is Action, Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed The Way of the Gun?+

The Way of the Gun was directed by Christopher McQuarrie.