The Merry Gentleman 2008
“A man with a secret. A woman with a past.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Director
- Michael Keaton
- Networks
- Jackson Income Fund, Merry Gentleman, South Water Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel
What is The Merry Gentleman?
Topic: Film "The Merry Gentleman" (2008). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 16, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Jackson Income Fund, Merry Gentleman, South Water Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 39 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~110 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Jackson Income Fund, Merry Gentleman, South Water Pictures
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Topic: Film "The Merry Gentleman" (2008).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: The Merry Gentleman
Year: 2008
Genre: Drama, Crime, American neo-noir
Director: Michael Keaton (directorial debut)
Cast: Michael Keaton, Kelly Macdonald
Plot: A woman leaves an abusive relationship to start a new life in Chicago. She forms an unlikely and ironic relationship with a suicidal hitman (unbeknownst to her). A worn, alcoholic detective forms the third party in an unusual triangle.
Runtime: 1h 50m
Release Date (US): 04/16/2008
Tone: Warmth and reserve, covers serious ground, gentle humor throughout.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Merry Gentleman is a 2008 American neo-noir film directed by Michael Keaton in his directorial debut.
Sentence 2: The film stars Keaton and Kelly Macdonald.
Sentence 3 (Plot): The story follows a
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“A gripping exploration of drama and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Merry Gentleman worth watching?
The Merry Gentleman holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 39 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Merry Gentleman and when was it released?
The Merry Gentleman is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Merry Gentleman?
The Merry Gentleman was directed by Michael Keaton.
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