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Winchester '73

1950·Movie
1h 32min
IMDb7.6Metacritic837.4Rotten Tomatoes100%86%

Where to watch

Prime

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The Gun That Won The West!

Lin McAdam rides into town on the trail of Dutch Henry Brown, only to find himself in a shooting competition against him. McAdam wins the prize, a one-in-a-thousand Winchester rifle, but Dutch steals it and leaves town. McAdam follows, intent on settling his old quarrel, while the rifle keeps changing hands and touching a number of lives.
Classic WesternRevenge19th-Century AmericaMoralitySymbolic JourneyRivalryVintageIntrigueIconic

Crew

Directed by:
Jesse Hibbs, Anthony Mann, Connie Clark
Written by:
Borden Chase, Stuart N. Lake, Robert L. Richards
Produced by:
Dewey Starkey, Aaron Rosenberg
Composed by:
Frank Skinner, Daniele Amfitheatrof, Hans J. Salter

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Winchester '73 legally?

Prime

Winchester '73 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Winchester '73 worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Winchester '73 rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Winchester '73?

1 h 32 min

Winchester '73 runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Winchester '73?

Critics92
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Winchester '73 higher (92) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Winchester '73 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Winchester '73?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Winchester '73 in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Winchester '73 use?

Last-Second Word SwapExact WordsMacGuffinHistorical Domain CharacterDoesn't Like GunsWeapon TitleRedemption Equals DeathSatellite Love InterestSmug SnakeDeadpan SnarkerI Have Many NamesHooker with a Heart of Goldand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Winchester '73, including Last-Second Word Swap, Exact Words, MacGuffin.