The General (1998) - Where to Watch

Now, before we get into the key details of how you can watch 'The General' right now, here are some essential information about the Merlin Films, J & M, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland drama flick. The General starring Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, Sean McGinley, Maria Doyle Kennedy has a R rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 4 min. The release date of the movie is May 1st, 1998. The movie received a user score of 67/100 on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 120 verified users.

Thinking about what happens in this film? Here's the plot: "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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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The General' on each platform when they are available. 'The General' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Pluto TV, Tubi TV, Plex Channel, and The Roku Channel in the US.