Guns Up

Ray Hayes is a father and former police officer who works as a henchman for organized crime. After attempting to leave his criminal life behind, a failed assignment turns him into a target for the mafia. He must spend one night protecting his children and getting his family out of the city. During the conflict, Ray is forced to reveal his secret life to his wife, Alice, who is also hiding secrets of her own.

Directed and written by Edward Drake, this action comedy follows his work on Detective Knight: Independence and precedes The Ascent. The film stars Kevin James as Ray, with Christina Ricci playing Alice. The supporting cast includes Luis Guzmán, Joey Diaz, Melissa Leo, and Timothy V. Murphy. The production was a collaboration between several companies, including Millennium Media and BondIt Media Capital.

The movie has a runtime of 92 minutes and was released in the United States on May 15, 2025. Based on user feedback, it holds a rating of 6.5/10 on TMDB, calculated from 247 votes.