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Silverado

1985·Movie
2h 13min·PG-13
IMDb7.2Metacritic647.5Rotten Tomatoes78%79%

Where to watch

MGM+FawesomeSony Pictures Core

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

History and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Four strangers become friends. Four friends become heroes. On the road to Silverado.

Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do they know the town where their family and friends reside has been taken over by a corrupt sheriff and a murderous posse. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail, and learn who their real friends are.
Classic WesternAction-Packed AdventureEnsemble CastGood vs. EvilHeroic & HopefulHomage to GenreVisually SweepingFast-Paced FunRewatchable

Crew

Directed by:
Lawrence Kasdan, Michael Grillo, Pamela Alch
Written by:
Lawrence Kasdan, Mark Kasdan
Produced by:
Lawrence Kasdan, Michael Grillo, Shari Rhodes
Composed by:
Kevin O'Connell, Bruce Broughton, Dody Dorn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Silverado

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Silverado legally?

MGM+FawesomeSony Pictures Core

Silverado is included with a subscription to MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Silverado worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Silverado rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Silverado?

2 h 13 min

Silverado runs 2 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Silverado?

Critics71
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Silverado much the same way.

Was Silverado a box office hit?

Budget$23 million
Box office$32 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $23 million to make and earned $32 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is Silverado in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Silverado?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Silverado in 107 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Silverado use?

Establishing Character MomentHandshake RefusalGrievous Bottley HarmCool Old LadyAborted ArcSmug SnakeDramatic Gun CockBookendsFire-Forged FriendsAffably EvilNoodle IncidentRancherand 92 more

TV Tropes lists 104 storytelling tropes for Silverado, including Establishing Character Moment, Handshake Refusal, Grievous Bottley Harm.