Machine Gun Preacher_
"Hope is the greatest weapon of all"
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.
Starring
Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Kathy Baker
Box Office
$2.5M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
12 countries
Prime Video
7 countries
G
Google Play
6 countries
YouTube
4 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Machine Gun Preacher earned $2.5M against a $30.0M budget.
Year context
Machine Gun Preacher was released 15 years ago in 2011.
Machine Gun Preacher is a Action, Thriller, Crime film with a runtime of 2h 9m.
CAST (20)
Gerard Butler
Sam Childers
Michelle Monaghan
Lynn
Kathy Baker
Daisy
RG
Richard Goteri
Gun Shop Owner
Peter Carey
Bill Wallace
Barbara Coven
Shannon Wallace
Michael Shannon
Donnie
Ryann Campos
Paige #1
Madeline Carroll
Paige #2
Mandalynn Carlson
Paige's Friend
Souléymane Sy Savané
Deng
Abena Ayivor
Betty
Grant R. Krause
Billy / Contractor
Reavis Graham
Pastor Krause
JM
Justin Michael Brandt
Teenage Boy
MM
Misty Mills
Biker Chick
Nicole Dupre Sobchack
Bartender
SH
Sidi Henderson
Shaved Head
SB
Steve Blackwood
Bank Manager
Judy Stepanian
Employment Woman
BOX OFFICE
$30.0M
Budget
$2.5M
Revenue
-92%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
129 min (2h 9m)
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (1,110 votes)
Budget
$30,000,000
Box Office
$2,527,904
Profit
$-27,472,096
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Machine Gun Preacher about?
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.
How long is Machine Gun Preacher?
Machine Gun Preacher has a runtime of 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Who stars in Machine Gun Preacher?
The cast of Machine Gun Preacher includes Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Kathy Baker, Richard Goteri, Peter Carey.
How much did Machine Gun Preacher make at the box office?
Machine Gun Preacher earned $2,527,904 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $30,000,000.
What is the rating of Machine Gun Preacher?
Machine Gun Preacher has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 1,110 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Thriller
Crime