The Old Gun (1975)
Kernel Score: 83% · 284 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 1975-08-20
Runtime: 103 minutes
Where to watch The Old Gun
- Stream: Film Movement Plus
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In Montauban in 1944, Julien Dandieu is a surgeon in the local hospital. Frightened by the German army entering Montauban, he asks his friend Francois to drive his wife and his daughter in the back country village where Julien has an old castle. One week later, Julien decides to meet them for the week end, but the Germans are already occupying the village.
The Old Gun parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Old Gun is an R-rated WWII drama containing rape, revenge killing, and wartime atrocities.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Contains wartime violence including a flamethrower attack, revenge killings, and the deaths of a wife and daughter.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — The plot includes a rape as a central, plot-driving event.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Robert Enrico
Cast
- Philippe Noiret as Julien Dandieu
- Romy Schneider as Clara Dandieu
- Jean Bouise as François
- Joachim Hansen as SS Officer
- Robert Hoffmann as German Lieutenant
- Karl Michael Vogler as Dr. Müller
- Caroline Bonhomme as Florence Dandieu (8 years old)
- Catherine Delaporte as Florence Dandieu (13 years old)
- Madeleine Ozeray as Mme Dandieu, la mère de Julien
- Jean-Paul Cisife as Le chef milicien
The Old Gun FAQ
Is The Old Gun good?
The Old Gun has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 284 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Old Gun?
In the US you can stream The Old Gun on Film Movement Plus and rent it from Prime Video.
Is The Old Gun OK for kids?
The Old Gun is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Old Gun is an R-rated WWII drama containing rape, revenge killing, and wartime atrocities.
What movies are like The Old Gun?
If you liked The Old Gun, try Casualties of War, Saving Private Ryan, Macbeth and Diplomacy.