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The Long Riders

1980·Movie
1h 40min·R
72
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7
  • Tension6

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Family, history, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

"All the world likes an outlaw. For some damn reason they remember 'em." - Jesse James

The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of the bank robbers made up of brothers who begin their legendary bank raids because of revenge.
Outlaw GangBrotherhoodAmerican WestTragedyHistorical DramaSympathetic VillainsBank RobbersCinematicRevenge19th Century

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Long Riders legally?

The Long Riders is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and 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 The Long Riders worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Long Riders rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Long Riders?

1 h 40 min

The Long Riders runs 1 h 40 min.

Is The Long Riders based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Long Riders?

Critics74
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see The Long Riders much the same way.

Was The Long Riders a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$16 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is The Long Riders in?

EnglishSwedish

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

In how many countries can I watch The Long Riders?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Long Riders in 108 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Long Riders use?

It Amused MeAction Film, Quiet Drama SceneBad Ass BystanderSuper Window JumpTrain JobHistorical Villain DowngradeTaglineBank RobberyCasting GagAlliterative NameHypocriteFanserviceand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for The Long Riders, including It Amused Me, Action Film, Quiet Drama Scene, Bad Ass Bystander.