Machine Gun Preacher
Machine Gun Preacher
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Machine Gun Preacher (2011)

R (US) | USA | English, Arabic, Acholi | 129 min
Directed by: Marc Forster
6.7

In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, addicted gang biker Sam Childers is released from prison and learns that his wife Lynn is no longer a stripper but has converted to Christianity. One night, Sam and his best friend Donnie give a ride to a hitchhiker who threatens Donnie with a pocketknife; however Sam reacts and turns the tables on the stranger. Sam is affected by the incident and is convinced by Lynn and his mother Daisy to join their church, and he is baptized. Sam finds a straight job in construction. When he meets a preacher from Africa, he decides to visit the continent. Sam travels to Northern Uganda and South Sudan many times and builds an orphanage for the victims of the cruel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Further, he fights whenever necessary and becomes a legend known as The Machine Gun Preacher.

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Best Original Song - Motion Picture

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Release Date

Canada
(Toronto International Film Festival)
2011-09-11
Greece
(Athens Film Festival)
2011-09-22
USA
(Los Angeles, California)
2011-09-23
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

Machine Gun Preacher
(Original title)
El rescate
Argentina
Machine Gun Preacher
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Mild
Violence & Gore
Severe
Profanity
Severe
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Moderate
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Severe