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Machine Gun Preacher

6.720112h 9m15MovieActionThrillerCrime

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.

DirectorMarc Forster
WriterJason Keller
ProducersCraig Chapman·Gerard Butler

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Cast · Directed by Marc Forster

GBGerard Butler
Gerard Butler
Sam Childers
MMMichelle Monaghan
Michelle Monaghan
Lynn
KBKathy Baker
Kathy Baker
Daisy
RG
Richard Goteri
Gun Shop Owner
PCPeter Carey
Peter Carey
Bill Wallace
BCBarbara Coven
Barbara Coven
Shannon Wallace
MSMichael Shannon
Michael Shannon
Donnie
RCRyann Campos
Ryann Campos
Paige #1
MCMadeline Carroll
Madeline Carroll
Paige #2
MCMandalynn Carlson
Mandalynn Carlson
Paige's Friend
SSSouléymane Sy Savané
Souléymane Sy Savané
Deng
AAAbena Ayivor
Abena Ayivor
Betty

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Machine Gun Preacher — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Machine Gun Preacher?

Machine Gun Preacher is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ITVX Premium and Rakuten TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Machine Gun Preacher on Netflix?

No, Machine Gun Preacher is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and ITVX Premium.

Is Machine Gun Preacher on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Machine Gun Preacher is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Machine Gun Preacher for free?

Machine Gun Preacher is available to stream free (with ads) on ITVX in United Kingdom.

Is Machine Gun Preacher based on a true story?

Yes — Machine Gun Preacher is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).