The Gunfighter (2014)
A brilliantly meta Western comedy short in which saloon patrons hear — and argue with — their own narrator.
The Gunfighter - Movie Information
The Gunfighter - Plot
In the tradition of classic westerns, a narrator sets up the story of a lone gunslinger who walks into a saloon. However, the people in this saloon can hear the narrator and the narrator may just be a little bit bloodthirsty.
The Gunfighter - Trailer
Preview this award-winning meta Western comedy short before you watch:
Watch The Gunfighter video on YouTube ↗
Just another period western meta comedy short film.
Where to Watch The Gunfighter
Looking for where to watch The Gunfighter?
Compare all viewing options available in your region on JustWatch ↗
The Gunfighter - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Eric Kissack
Main Cast
- Shawn Parsons
- Scott Beehner
- Brace Harris
- Eileen O'Connell
- Jordan Black
- Timothy Brennen
- Travis Lincoln Cox
- Schoen Hodges
- Circus-Szalewski
- Chet Nelson
Writers
- Kevin Tenglin
Producers
- Sarah Platt
The Gunfighter - FAQs
What is The Gunfighter about?
The Gunfighter is a nine-minute meta comedy short that flips the classic Western formula on its head. A lone gunslinger strolls into a saloon — but the twist is that everyone inside can hear the omniscient narrator describing their secrets, setting off a chain of hilariously escalating chaos.
Who voices the narrator in The Gunfighter?
Nick Offerman provides the voice of the narrator — and he's absolutely perfect for the role. His deadpan, authoritative delivery makes the narrator's increasingly bloodthirsty commentary all the funnier as the saloon patrons react in real time to everything he reveals about them.
Where can you watch The Gunfighter?
You can watch The Gunfighter on IndieFlix via a flatrate subscription or stream it for free on Vimeo. At just nine minutes long, it's an easy watch that delivers big laughs in a very short time.
How does the fourth wall breaking work in this film?
Rather than a character winking at the camera, the entire saloon can hear the narrator speaking aloud. He reveals everyone's hidden secrets — affairs, debts, grudges — in real time, and the characters respond directly to him, turning a classic Western setup into a brilliantly absurd comedy of escalating confrontations.
Who directed The Gunfighter short film?
Eric Kissack directed The Gunfighter, working from a script by Kevin Tenglin. The short was produced under Six Shooter Films and became a viral hit, earning widespread praise for its sharp comedic concept and Nick Offerman's perfectly cast narration.
Is The Gunfighter worth watching?
Absolutely — it's one of the most inventive comedy shorts in recent memory. At only nine minutes, it commits fully to its clever premise and never overstays its welcome. Nick Offerman's narration alone is worth the watch, and the escalating chaos keeps the laughs coming right to the end.
What are similar films to The Gunfighter?
If you enjoyed The Gunfighter's genre-skewering humor, check out Blazing Saddles (1974), The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), or A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014). For more meta comedy, Spaceballs (1987) and Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) are great picks.
Did The Gunfighter win any awards?
The Gunfighter earned significant recognition on the short film circuit, winning the Jury Award for Best Short Film at SXSW 2014 — a prestigious honor that helped launch it into viral fame. Its clever premise and Nick Offerman's narration made it one of the most talked-about shorts of that year.
More About The Gunfighter
Explore further details about The Gunfighter on these trusted resources.