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Published 12:14 19 Sept 2026 BST
Updated 12:14 19 Sept 2026 BST

The Irish acting legend plays Charlie Swift, a fixer and hitman with a problem. The man he was assigned to kill is missing his head.
This is an issue because Charlie must prove to the ruthless New Orleans mobster (Gbenga Akinnagbe - A House of Dynamite, The Thicket) who paid for the killing that the headless body is that of the intended target.
When Charlie later finds himself the target of an assassination, it sends him and Marcie on a "wild unpredictable odyssey".
Based on the novel Gun Monkeys by Victor Gischler, the book was adapted for the screen by director Phillip Noyce (Patriot Games, Salt) and writer Richard Wenk (The Equalizer trilogy). Fast Charlie also stars Oscar-nominee James Caan (The Godfather) in his final performance.
Thanks to the crackling chemistry between Baccarin and Brosnan, the pleasantly pulpy plot, the witty dialogue, and the dashes of dark humour, we'd heartily recommend the film to fans of B-movie crime thrillers.
If you don't want to take our word for it, Fast Charlie holds a high 84% score on Rotten Tomatoes. You can read some of those glowing write-ups below:
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Fast Charlie is streaming on Prime Video in Ireland and the UK. It can also be watched on Netflix in the United States.
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| Movie Title | Fast Charlie |
| Where to Watch | Prime Video |
| Cast | Pierce Brosnan, Morena Baccarin, Gbenga Akinnagbe, James Caan |
| Length | 90 minutes |
As such, Charlie goes to see the victim's estranged ex-wife Marcie (Morena Baccarin - Masters of the Universe, The Wrecking Crew) for help in identifying him. Through this, the pair form a bond.
| Publication | Quote |
| Chicago Sun-Times | "Pierce Brosnan has a wry sense of humour in this slick and violent piece of pulp entertainment." |
| Common Sense Media | "This crime tale uses many familiar elements, but, under the guidance of director Phillip Noyce, it feels crisp, fleet-footed, and spirited, adding up to a solid, entertaining B-movie." |
| The Hollywood Reporter | "We’ve seen plenty of cinematic ageing hitmen looking to retire to a more peaceful life before, but thanks to Brosnan’s ageless charm and a subtly rendered love story underpinning the proceedings, we’ve never rooted for one quite as much." |
| IndieWire | "The real motor that sustains Fast Charlie for the duration of its breezy 90-minute running time is the will-they won’t-they romance between Brosnan and Baccarin, both actors cultivating a palpable sense of intimacy." |
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