The General
The real-life story of Dublin folk hero and criminal Martin Cahill, who pulled off two daring robberies in Ireland with his team, but attracted unwanted attention from the police, the I.R.A., the U.V.F., and members of his own team.
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Streaming now in the United States on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV.
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Official Trailer THE GENERAL (1998, Brendan Gleeson, Jon Voight, John Boorman)
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Frequently asked questions about The General
Where can I watch The General in the United States?
The General is available to stream on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The General for free?
The General streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The General?
The General scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The General?
The General stars Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, Sean McGinley, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Angeline Ball. John Boorman is the director.
How long is The General?
The General runs 2h 4m (124 minutes).
When did The General come out?
The General was released on May 1, 1998.
Which studio made The General?
The General was produced by Merlin Films, J & M, and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
How much did The General make at the box office?
The General grossed $1,214,198 worldwide.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.