The Gunman (2015) is an intense action thriller that follows Jim Terrier (Sean Penn), a former black-ops mercenary who is forced to confront his violent past. Years after carrying out a high-profile assassination for a private security firm in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jim has tried to leave his deadly profession behind, dedicating himself to humanitarian work. However, his past comes back to haunt him when he becomes the target of a relentless international manhunt.
As Jim attempts to uncover who is trying to kill him, he reconnects with his former love, Annie (Jasmine Trinca), who has since moved on with Felix (Javier Bardem), a former associate. His investigation leads him to his old employers, including Cox (Mark Rylance) and Stanley (Ray Winstone), revealing a conspiracy within the organization. Jim soon realizes that his former colleagues are willing to go to any lengths to erase all evidence of their past missionsโincluding eliminating him.
With his combat skills and survival instincts, Jim embarks on a dangerous journey across Europe, from London to Barcelona and Gibraltar, facing ambushes, betrayals, and deadly confrontations along the way. As his health deteriorates due to a brain injury caused by his past concussions, he struggles not only to survive but also to expose the corrupt individuals who manipulated him. Each step he takes brings him closer to the truth, but also deeper into danger.
In a thrilling final showdown, Jim confronts his enemies in a dramatic battle, using his training and resilience to take them down. As the dust settles, justice is served, but at a great personal cost. The Gunman is a gripping action film that blends political intrigue, personal redemption, and intense action sequences, offering a compelling story of a man seeking to atone for his past while fighting for his survival.