The Monk and the Gun Movie (2023): Where to watch and stream online

The Monk and the Gun

2023, Movie, 1h 47min

An American travels to Bhutan searching for a valuable antique rifle and crosses paths with a young monk who wanders through the serene mountains, instructed by his teacher to make things right again.

Country: Bhutan,United States,France,Taiwan

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Reviews

Critic Marya E. Gates

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In a place whose greatest aim is its population’s happiness, Dorji’s "The Monk and the Gun" contemplates whether complete modernization of his country is worth the price of this very happiness.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Elijah Gonzalez

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...a quietly hilarious takedown of western interventionism.

Read full review at Paste Magazine

Critic Ross Mcindoe

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...pulls off something truly bold: taking what are perhaps the most emotionally and symbolically loaded items in existence and subverting their meaning completely to end on a note of peace, joy, and hope for the future.

Read full review at Slant Magazine

Critic Rikke Schubart

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Dramakomedien (...) er fortryllende, finurlig og filosofisk på den dybe og naive facon, hvor ens tanker af sig selv går tilbage for at vende historien igen. Og her er masser at gribe fat i.

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko

Critic Rosemari Södergren

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En ljuvlig film som jag sugs in i och jag vill vara en fluga på väggen och vara med i det som händer och jag vill se filmen igen och igen.

Read full review at Kulturbloggen

Critic Mats Johnson

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Bilderna, som nästan skriker efter en gigantisk bioduk, för tankarna till John Fords och Sergio Leones västernfilmer. Då är det bra.

Read full review at Göteborgs-Posten

Frequently asked questions

What is The Monk and the Gun about? Toggle content

Set against the backdrop of a transforming Bhutan in 2006, *The Monk and the Gun* explores the clash of tradition and modernity as the nation embraces democracy. With a blend of drama and comedy, it follows a young monk tasked with an unusual mission to procure firearms for an important ritual. Meanwhile, an American visitor arrives searching for a rare antique rifle, leading to unexpected encounters and revelations about cultural values. As villagers navigate their newfound political landscape amidst skepticism, heartfelt humor emerges from their attempts to engage with change. This captivating tale delves into themes of happiness, identity, and the essence of community during uncertain times in one of the world's last Himalayan kingdoms.

Where can I stream The Monk and the Gun? Toggle content

You can stream The Monk and the Gun on: Mubi

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