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Tommy Guns (2023): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Tommy Guns is a 2023 war drama directed by Carlos Conceição, starring Vicente Gil as Soldado, Leonor Silveira and Anabela Moreira. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $17,385 worldwide. Critics gave it 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
54%
worldwide gross
$17.4K
Echo Score
63
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Tommy Guns (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 59m (119 min)
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tommy Guns About?

The premise of Tommy Guns without spoilers.

During the tumultuous Angolan revolution of 1974, a young tribal woman's path crosses with that of a Portuguese soldier, leading to a dangerous and passionate romance. Meanwhile, isolated groups of soldiers struggle with blind obedience and find themselves caught in a relentless cycle of violence. The film uniquely combines elements of art house drama, war, thriller, and horror to create a captivating and unconventional cinematic experience.

Tommy Guns Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • military
  • shower
  • gun
  • swimming
  • mohawk
  • female nudity
  • striptease
  • grave
  • death
  • reference to brigitte bardot
  • historical fiction
  • historical setting
+20 more
  • angola
  • year 1974
  • portuguese in angola
  • portuguese
  • portugal
  • portuguese soldier
  • wartime romance
  • soldier
  • love
  • portuguese in africa
  • angolan
  • 1970s
  • period drama
  • view through binoculars
  • male nudity
  • male frontal nudity
  • male full frontal nudity
  • pubic hair
  • male pubic hair
  • interracial romance
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Cast & crew

Tommy Guns Cast & Characters

Vicente Gil leads the cast as Soldado, with Leonor Silveira as Freira and Anabela Moreira as Apolónia. Directed by Carlos Conceição; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Tommy Guns

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From the director

More from Carlos Conceição

More films directed by Carlos Conceição: Name Above Title, Bad Bunny, Wake Up, Leviathan and Turquoise Boy.

Full filmography
Ratings

Tommy Guns Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Tommy Guns 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 63/100, strongest in art & craft (70) and weakest in story & flow (55).

63 /100

Tommy Guns Echo Score Breakdown

Tommy Guns presents a visually ambitious work that divides opinion. Critics frequently note the film’s stylistic flourishes and discordant effects, while several praise its daring visual vocabulary and thematic boldness. User responses highlight a unified visual poetry and an effective, dialogue‑sparse storytelling approach. The mixed critical reception tempered by strong user enthusiasm yields an overall moderate rating.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 70

    In terms of art and craft, the film’s visual design draws both admiration and criticism. Critics describe a rich visual vocabulary and daring composition, yet also point to discordant effects and overstated art‑film ostentation. Users emphasize unified visual poetry and compelling cinematography. The balance of praise and concern results in a solid, above‑average assessment.

  • Character & Emotion 60

    Regarding character and emotion, reviewers provide limited commentary, focusing more on thematic and visual aspects. Some critics note a lack of emotional depth tied to the film’s sprawling ideas, while users appreciate the portraiture of historical and philosophical dimensions. The overall impression is modestly positive but without strong consensus.

  • Story & Flow 55

    The story and flow generate mixed reactions. Positive notes highlight engaging twists and a compelling parable about war, whereas many critics find the narrative disjointed, thematically overreaching, and uneven in pacing. User reviews commend effective storytelling despite sparse dialogue. This tension between intrigue and incoherence places the story in a lukewarm range.

  • Sensory Experience 60

    Sensory experience receives both commendation and critique. Critics acknowledge an ambitious soundscape and striking visual style, yet some describe the effects as discordant and the style as overly convoluted. Users praise atmospheric pans and haunting sound cues that enhance the film’s fable‑like quality. The net effect is a modestly positive sensory impression.

  • Rewatch Factor 70

    Rewatch factor appears relatively strong. Positive commentary notes the film’s memorable twists, daring artistic choices, and lasting thematic resonance, encouraging repeat viewings. While a few critics question its coherence, user enthusiasm emphasizes its allegorical depth and visual richness, suggesting lasting appeal. Consequently, the film scores well on replay value.

Box office

Tommy Guns Box Office

Tommy Guns grossed $17,385 worldwide. $5,085 came from the US and Canada and $12,300 (71%) from the rest of the world.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$17.4K

US & Canada
$5.1K
International
$12.3K
US & Canada 29% Rest of the world 71%
Videos

Tommy Guns Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Tommy Guns.

Tommy Guns – Official U.S. Trailer
Details

Tommy Guns Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Nação Valente” and “英勇的民族”.

Also known as
  • Nação Valente
  • 英勇的民族
  • 逃離安哥拉

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FAQ

Tommy Guns FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Tommy Guns, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tommy Guns?

Tommy Guns runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

When was Tommy Guns released?

Tommy Guns was released on April 12, 2023.

Who directed Tommy Guns?

Tommy Guns was directed by Carlos Conceição.

More films by Carlos Conceição

Who is in the cast of Tommy Guns?

Tommy Guns stars Vicente Gil as Soldado, Leonor Silveira as Freira and Anabela Moreira as Apolónia, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Tommy Guns make at the box office?

Tommy Guns grossed $17,385 worldwide ($5,085 domestic, $12,300 international).

How is Tommy Guns rated?

Tommy Guns has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40% on TMDB and 3.4/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Tommy Guns have a post-credit scene?

No. Tommy Guns has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tommy Guns in?

The original language of Tommy Guns is Portuguese.

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