Six Shooter
Seen it?2004 | 27 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at anyone who's survived an office job and people ready for a good cry. Anyone who's had a job will recognize these people. Sits nicely alongside In Bruges or Blindspotting. It's about loss, handled with care rather than melodrama.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 27 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Overwhelmed by grief following the death of his wife, Donnelly shares a train carriage home with a troubled young man identified only as the 'Kid'. As the Kid becomes more agitated and foul-mouthed, the journey takes on a violent and dangerous hue – for the bereaved Donnelly and for other hapless passengers on the train. Academy Award Winner: Best Live Action Short Film – 2005
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 65%
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Live Action Short Film.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Martin McDonagh
- Brendan GleesonDonnelly
- Rúaidhrí ConroyKid
- David WilmotMan
- Aisling O'SullivanWoman
- Gary LydonChief Guard
- Domhnall GleesonCashier
- David MurrayDoctor
- Tadgh ConroyYoung Kid
- David PearseShort Man
- Ann McFarlaneDonnelly's Wife