The Old Gun

Name: The Old Gun
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1975-08-20
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 7.5

1975 · Movie · R · 103 min · ★ 7.5 · 88% critics

DramaHistory

In 1944, a local surgeon sends his wife and daughter to a remote countryside castle to wait out the German advance. When he later travels to join them, he finds the village under occupation and is forced to confront the terrifying reality of war and what it demands of ordinary people.

Also known as The Last Straw · Vengeance One by One

IMDb

Where to watch

Watch free on Tubi.

2 hours to watch.

Free

TubiHDLeaving Jul 1, 2026

Rent

Buy

Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.

unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.

More value for your money

Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.

Details

Original title: Le Vieux Fusil
Years: 1975
Release date: 1975-08-20
Language: French
Rated: R
Runtime: 103 min
Max quality: HD
Critic score: 88/100
TMDB rating: 7.5/10 (291 votes)

About

If you like intense WWII dramas that mix personal loss with a determined fight for survival, this may work for you; Not for you if you avoid grim violence, cruelty, or revenge-focused stories like Europa Europa.

Pros: tense wartime atmosphere; strong lead performance; gripping revenge drive | Cons: bleak subject matter; limited dialogue; harsh violence