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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

1949·Movie
1h 44min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!

On the eve of retirement, Captain Nathan Brittles takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled.
Classic WesternJohn Ford FilmCavalry StoryAmerican FrontierHistorical DramaNostalgicEpic ScopeMoral Dilemmas

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

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Where can I stream She Wore a Yellow Ribbon legally?

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and IndieFlix 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 She Wore a Yellow Ribbon worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 87). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?

1 h 44 min

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?

Critics89
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate She Wore a Yellow Ribbon higher (89) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was She Wore a Yellow Ribbon a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$5 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for She Wore a Yellow Ribbon in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does She Wore a Yellow Ribbon use?

Boisterous BruiserWar Was BeginningImprobable AgeMr. SmithOirelandGrammar NaziFighting IrishTitled After the SongChekhov's GagPrevent the WarTitle DropMusical Gagand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, including Boisterous Bruiser, War Was Beginning, Improbable Age.