Skip to content
Comic Movie DB

Movie

2 Guns

2013 109 minutes actioncomedy
2 Guns poster

Overview

2 Guns Storyline

2 Guns follows Bobby Trench and Michael Stigman, two criminals who discover they have both been working undercover the entire time—one for the DEA and one for Naval Intelligence. After a bank robbery goes very wrong, both men are forced to work together while being hunted by drug cartels, corrupt officials and their own agencies. Based on the graphic novel by Steven Grant, it mixes buddy-action comedy with crime thriller energy. 2 Guns is a BOOM! Behind the camera, Baltasar Kormákur gives the adaptation its shape, helping define whether it leans more into spectacle, character drama, genre thrills or straight-up comic-book chaos. We have rated this 8 out of 10, which makes it a worthwhile entry to revisit when comparing how well comic properties translate across different studios, eras and audience expectations. For SEO and fan discovery, it belongs here because it adds context to the bigger comic movie timeline: not every adaptation has to be perfect, but each one says something about the genre, the audience it was chasing and the kind of stories studios believed could work on screen.

action comedy crime
2 Guns Details Director, release, studio & more
Director
Baltasar Kormákur
Release
02/08/2013
Runtime
109 minutes
Last Updated
30 Sep 2026
Where to WatchPartners JustWatch
CMDB Review
8/10

Our editorial score

Fandom Score
—

Not rated yet

Have your sayReact to it.

One tap. No hate. Just tell the fandom how it made you feel.

Who's In It

Cast of 2 Guns

Don’t miss the next update

Into 2 Guns? Stay in the loop.

Follow CMDB for the latest 2 Guns news, trailers, casting and updates.

Watch

Trailer & Media

CMDB Review

2 Guns Review 8/10

We have rated this 8 out of 10. 2 Guns is one of those films that should be talked about more in comic adaptation circles. Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg carry the movie with effortless chemistry, making even simple scenes fun to watch. The plot gets messy in places, but the energy never really drops. It is sharp, funny and surprisingly stylish. Not every comic adaptation needs capes and world-ending lasers—sometimes two guys arguing while dodging bullets is more than enough.

Did You Know?

  • 2 Guns is based on the Boom! Studios graphic novel.
  • Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg lead the film.
  • The bank robbery scene is central to the plot.
  • Paula Patton plays DEA agent Deb Rees.
  • The film mixes comedy with action-thriller pacing.
  • Bill Paxton plays the ruthless Earl.
  • The comic was written by Steven Grant.
  • The chicken farm finale is memorable.
  • Many viewers never realised it came from a comic.
  • The chemistry between the leads drives the film.

Fan Art & Cosplay

Cosplay Corner

Be the first to submit cosplay for 2 Guns!

Fan photos, convention shots and cosplay are all welcome.

Fandom Reviews

What the community is saying

No fandom reviews yet.Be the first member to tell the community what you think.

Shop 2 Guns

Keep exploring off-screen

Books, collectibles, physical media and gifts inspired by 2 Guns.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Latest

Related News

You Might Also Like

If you love 2 Guns…