The Gentlemen

Michael Pearson, an American expat in London, has built a powerful marijuana operation that thrives on secrecy and brash confidence. When rumors spread that he plans to walk away from the business for good, the underworld circles begin to close in. Wall street style investors, rival gangs, and crooked associates square off as plans, counter moves, and backroom deals collide. The city becomes a chessboard where every player tries to buy time, steal partners, or tilt the odds in their favor. Ambition, loyalty, and a dash of swagger collide in a brisk, witty caper about who stays in control. Behind the glitz, betrayals sting and alliances shift with every encounter, turning high risk into high comedy and sharper tension throughout.

Released in 2020, the film is directed by Guy Ritchie. It's built from an original screenplay credited to Ritchie with collaborators Ivan Atkinson, Marn Davies and Lauren Bond, not adapted from another work. The film blends humor with street sense.

The film grossed approximately $115 million worldwide, performing solidly in international markets and underscoring Guy Ritchie's consistent appeal for fans of brisk crime comedies. Its global run showed broad appeal beyond the London setting and helped solidify Ritchie's pleasing style.

The movie leans into Guy Ritchie's trademark brisk banter and layered schemes, giving London its own swagger on screen. It helped reinforce a late 2010s crime comedy vibe, with quotable lines and an ensemble energy that fans associate with the director's style. Fans enjoy the flair yet some see echoes.

Critics generally praised the film's brisk pacing, sharp dialogue, and the lively chemistry among the ensemble, though some found it reheated territory. Core themes center on ambition and power, loyalty tests, and how wealth reshapes trust in a world where crime and business collide. Its themes spark discussion among viewers.