Machine Gun Preacher(2011)
Hope is the greatest weapon of all
Machine Gun Preacher Synopsis
The true story of Sam Childers, a former drug-dealing biker who finds God and became a crusader for hundreds of Sudanese children who've been kidnapped and pressed into duty as soldiers.
Machine Gun Preacher (2011) is a action, thriller and crime film directed by Marc Forster, released on September 23, 2011 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Kathy Baker and Richard Goteri. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,163 ratings.
- Director:
- Marc Forster
- Writers:
- Jason Keller
- Producers:
- Robbie Brenner, Jillian Kugler, Douglas Saylor Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Roberto Schaefer
- Composer:
- Asche & Spencer
- Production:
- Virgin Produced, Relativity Media, Mpower Pictures, Apparatus Productions, GG Filmz, 1984 Private Defense Contractors, ITS Capital, Merlina Entertainment, MGP Productions, Moonlighting Films, Safady Entertainment
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $3,338,690
- Status:
- Released
Machine Gun Preacher (2011) Trailer
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Machine Gun Preacher Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gerard Butler
as Sam Childers
Michelle Monaghan
as Lynn
Kathy Baker
as Daisy
- Richard Goteri
Richard Goteri
as Gun Shop Owner
Peter Carey
as Bill Wallace
Barbara Coven
as Shannon Wallace
Michael Shannon
as Donnie
Ryann Campos
as Paige #1
Madeline Carroll
as Paige #2
Mandalynn Carlson
as Paige's Friend
Souléymane Sy Savané
as Deng
Abena Ayivor
as Betty
Key crew
Directed by Marc Forster, written by Jason Keller, produced by Robbie Brenner, Jillian Kugler and Douglas Saylor Jr..
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Machine Gun Preacher Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 1,163 ratings.
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Machine Gun Preacher – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Machine Gun Preacher online?
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Machine Gun Preacher (2011) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Starz Amazon Channel and Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Machine Gun Preacher?
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The main cast of Machine Gun Preacher (2011) includes Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Kathy Baker, Richard Goteri and Peter Carey. The film was directed by Marc Forster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Machine Gun Preacher released?
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Machine Gun Preacher was released on September 23, 2011 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is Machine Gun Preacher worth watching?
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Machine Gun Preacher (2011) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,163 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Machine Gun Preacher?
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Yes. The official Machine Gun Preacher trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.