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Open Range

1927Movie1 h 0 min

Western
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

Summary

Hired ranch hand Tex Smith is smitten with Lucy Blake, who lives in the cattle settlement of Marco. Meanwhile, Indian chief Brave Bear despises the encroachment of white people and conspires with Sam Hardman to steal the town's cattle during a rodeo.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or big ideas.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Clifford Smith
Written by
John Stone, J. Walter Ruben

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Facts

November 5, 1927 · 1 h 0 min · Violence

Released
November 5, 1927
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Western
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States

Tropes

The Dragon, Only Known by Their Nickname, The Lancer +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Open Range worth watching?"

Questions about Open Range

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Open Range worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Open Range okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Open Range?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Open Range good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Open Range use?

The DragonOnly Known by Their NicknameThe LancerBoom, Headshot!ForeshadowingCattle BaronA Storm Is ComingEmbarrassing First NameInstant Death BulletCool Old GuyI Own This TownGuns Akimboand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including The Dragon, Only Known by Their Nickname, and The Lancer.