What is Shoot 'Em Up about?
A man named Mr. Smith delivers a woman's baby during a shootout, and is then called upon to protect the newborn from the army of gunmen.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
A mysterious man delivers a baby mid-shootout and then protects it from an army of darkly-comic gunmen.
Pulpy and high-octane, with absurdist humor. A late-night trip at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 28, 2026.
Shoot 'Em Up parents guide
It stays inside its R, with moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence.
- Scare
- Not scary
- Jump scares
- A couple
- One or two sudden jolts.
- Gore
- Graphic gore
- Blood and wounds shown clearly.
- Violence
- Brutal violence
- Our top level for violence.
- Sex and nudity
- Moderate
- Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
- Language
- Strong
- Frequent strong profanity or slurs.
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Three questions
- Is Shoot 'Em Up scary?
- No. Shoot 'Em Up is not a scary watch.
- How gory is Shoot 'Em Up?
- Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
- What is Shoot 'Em Up rated, and is it OK for kids?
- Rated R, and it earns it: moderate sex and nudity, brutal violence, and frequent strong language. Not one for kids.
Cast and crew
Directed byMichael Davis
StarringClive Owen, Paul Giamatti, Monica Bellucci, Stephen McHattie, Greg Bryk, Daniel Pilon
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