Gunner

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 46 m

Language: english

Director: Dimitri Logothetis

Action

A former soldier, Ray Miller, finds himself in a dangerous confrontation with a ruthless cartel. Driven to rescue his two sons, Luke and Travis, he undertakes a perilous mission to save them from a deadly drug syndicate.

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Medal of Honor recipient, Lt. Colonel Lee Gunner Luke Hemsworth returns to his hometown after a long career in the U.S. Army Special Forces. Lee hopes to reconnect with his sons Travis Connor DeWolfe and Luke Grant Feely, and gets permission from his ex-wife Claire Yulia Klass to take them camping. Travis is resentful toward his father for disappearing during his last tour and for the death of his older brother, who died in Afghanistan. Lee’s brother Jon Barry Jay Minoff meets them at base camp as they take ATVs deep into the woods.

While hiking, the group discovers a hidden Triad drug lab and are discovered after Jon trips an IED, mortally wounding him. Lee fights off the Triads to buy time for his sons to escape. Travis and Luke are kidnapped by the Triads’ business partners, a ruthless biker gang led by Dobbs Ryker Mykel Shannon Jenkins. Lee tries to rescue them but is interrupted by a DEA raid and is arrested.

Lee breaks out of jail with help from Sheriff Bob Lilly John D. Hickman and tracks Dobbs to an abandoned lumber mill where he fights his way to his sons. Lee is able to free Travis but Dobbs escapes with Luke as the DEA arrives. Lee and Travis meet Kaylor, Sean Rogers, an Army Ranger whom Lee served with in Afghanistan. Kaylor tells Travis that Lee saved him from an ambush on his last tour but was captured by the Taliban and tortured for a year until he could escape.

Lee decides to break Dobbs’s father Kendrick Ryker Morgan Freeman out of prison to trade him for Luke. Lee parachutes into the prison disguised as a guard and starts a riot as cover to escape with Kendrick. Lee duct tapes a shotgun to Kendrick and arrives at Dobbs’s drug warehouse. As Dobbs agrees to swap his father for Luke, Kendrick stabs Lee and runs away but trips causing the shotgun to fire and kill him.

Dobbs takes Luke and escapes on a helicopter as Lee fights bikers to reach them. Lee manages to reach the helicopter but the pilot is killed as Lee and Dobbs fight. As the helicopter falls, Lee kills Dobbs by kicking him out of the helicopter and parachutes to safety with Luke. With his family safe and cleared by the DEA, Lee visits the grave of his eldest son.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 01:17

Ending Explained – What Happens at the End of Gunner?

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Gunner concludes with a chaotic and somewhat nonsensical action sequence, where Lee fights off Dobbs’ men and ultimately ends up attacking Dobbs himself on a helicopter. In the final moments, Lee manages to kick Dobbs out of the chopper, causing it to spiral out of control. As the helicopter crashes, Lee quickly parachutes off with his son, effectively ending his dangerous pursuit and rescuing his family. This finale emphasizes Lee’s resilience and determination to protect his children at all costs, even if it means risking his own life.

Throughout the film, it is revealed that Lee’s kidnapping and injuries were not from enemies but from Al-Qaeda terrorists he was attempting to save a fellow soldier from. His family’s resentment towards him stems from his prolonged absence and the mysterious scars he hides, which hint at his hidden trauma. Now that the truth about his captivity is exposed, there’s a chance for Lee to reconnect with his family more honestly. The ending hints at a possible new chapter for him, as he considers accepting a local sheriff’s job, which would allow him to serve his community and stay close to his family, fulfilling his desire for redemption. Overall, the ending ties together Lee’s relentless fight to save his children with the hope of reconciliation and a fresh start, leaving his future open to new possibilities.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 09:02

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