---
title: "2 Guns"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/2-guns-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 136400
imdb_id: "tt1272878"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 4556
content_rating: "R"
---

# 2 Guns (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/2-guns-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"2 Guns" is an action-comedy film. The movie centers around two characters, a DEA agent and an undercover Naval Intelligence officer, who are tasked with investigating each other. Their initial objective is to uncover the truth about their respective roles, but they soon discover that their situation is more complex than they initially thought. They find themselves set up by the mob, which is the organization they believed they were targeting. The mob's involvement adds a new layer of complexity to their situation, forcing the two characters to reevaluate their mission and work together to uncover the truth. The film explores the cat-and-mouse game between the DEA agent, the undercover Naval Intelligence officer, and the mob, as they navigate their complicated circumstances.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two undercover agents discover the mob has been playing them against each other."

### Why Watch
- Stars Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg
- Mixes high-octane action with humor
- Engaging buddy dynamic

### Caveats & Content Note
- Genre blend may not satisfy purists of pure action or pure comedy
- Tone & Suitability: The film features adult violence and coarse language typical of action-comedy fare.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action-packed, buddy, comedic, crime, fast-paced

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | ITVX Premium | ITVX | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Hollywood Suite, Club Illico, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Baltasar Kormákur
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, Marc Platt Productions, EFO Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Denzel Washington** as *Robert 'Bobby' Trench*
- **Mark Wahlberg** as *Michael 'Stig' Stigman*
- **Paula Patton** as *Deb Rees*
- **Edward James Olmos** as *Papi Greco*
- **Bill Paxton** as *Earl*
- **James Marsden** as *Quince*
- **Fred Ward** as *Admiral Tuwey*
- **Robert John Burke** as *Jessup*
- **Greg Sproles** as *Chief Lucas*
- **Patrick Fischler** as *Dr. Ken*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic plot?
A DEA agent and an undercover Naval Intelligence officer are tasked with investigating each other, only to find they have been set up by the mob.

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
The film stars Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg as the two undercover lawmen.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as an action, comedy, and crime film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on August 2, 2013.

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