---
title: "The Gunman"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-gunman-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 266396
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Gunman (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-gunman-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Gunman is a film first released in 2015. Catalogued under Action, Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by StudioCanal, Silver Pictures, Nostromo Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A haunted ex-assassin returns to confront his past and a deadly conspiracy."

### Why Watch
- Intense portrayal of PTSD in a former assassin
- Intriguing African-linked conspiracy
- Emotional stakes with a past love

### Caveats & Content Note
- The storyline may feel familiar to genre fans
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains violent action and mature themes, making it suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, drama, crime, tense, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-gunman-2015#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Pierre Morel
- **Networks / Studios**: StudioCanal, Silver Pictures, Nostromo Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sean Penn** as *Jim Terrier*
- **Jasmine Trinca** as *Annie*
- **Javier Bardem** as *Felix Marti*
- **Ray Winstone** as *Stanley  Edgerton*
- **Mark Rylance** as *Terrance Cox*
- **Idris Elba** as *Barnes*
- **Peter Franzén** as *Reiniger*
- **Mark Billingham** as *Reed*
- **Daniel Adegboyega** as *Bryson*
- **Ade Oyefeso** as *Eugene*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the protagonist's name?
The former assassin is named Jim Terrier.

### Q: Why does Jim Terrier return to the spotlight?
An attempt on his life forces him to investigate who wants him dead.

### Q: Where does Terrier travel to investigate the threat?
He flies to London to uncover the source of the danger.

### Q: Who is Annie in relation to Terrier?
Annie is a woman he once loved, now married to an oily businessman.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
The film is classified as action, drama, and crime.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Gunman — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/266396)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*