Plot Summary

THE GUNMAN is a tense and gritty action thriller centered on Jim Terrier, portrayed by Sean Penn, a former special operations agent betrayed by the very organization he once served. Attempting to leave his violent past behind, Jim prepares to start a new life with the woman he loves, Anne, played by Jasmine Trinca.

Just as Jim believes he has escaped the shadows of his former life, he realizes he is being relentlessly hunted by his old employers and former allies. What begins as a fight for survival soon transforms into a race against time, as Jim uncovers a far-reaching conspiracy tied to his past missions in Africa.

As assassins close in and loyalties blur, Jim learns that he is not the only target. Anne’s life is also in grave danger, forcing him to confront his enemies head-on. With nowhere left to run, Jim must rely on his instincts, experience, and sheer will to protect the woman he loves and expose the truth behind the betrayal that marked him for death.

Directed by Pierre Morel, THE GUNMAN delivers a dark, politically charged narrative driven by intense performances and brutal action, exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the inescapable cost of a life lived in the shadows.