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The Westerner

1940Movie1 h 40 minNR

Western
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic78–Rotten Tomatoes100%76%
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic78–Rotten Tomatoes100%76%

Summary

Drifter Cole Harden is accused of stealing a horse and faces hanging by self-appointed Judge Roy Bean…

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or tears.

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Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
William Wyler
Written by
Stuart N. Lake, Niven Busch, Jo Swerling
Produced by
Samuel Goldwyn
Music by
Dimitri Tiomkin

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Facts

September 18, 1940 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
September 18, 1940
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
38 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Westerner?"

Questions about The Westerner

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Westerner?

PlexPrimeKanopyHooplaFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, The Westerner streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is The Westerner worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is The Westerner okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Westerner?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.