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The Good, the Bad, the Weird

2008·Movie
2h 10min·R
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Epic and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Wonder6
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Some absurdist humor and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Dark Humor5

World

History, crime, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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One map. Three villains. Winner takes all.

The story of three Korean outlaws in 1930s Manchuria and their dealings with the Japanese army and Chinese and Russian bandits. The Good (a bounty hunter), the Bad (a hitman), and the Weird (a thief) battle the army and the bandits in a race to use a treasure map to uncover the riches of legend.
Eastern WesternHigh Octane ActionHistorical AdventureTreasure HuntManchurian FrontierStylized ViolenceChase ThrillerCharismatic CharactersVisually Stunning

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Questions about The Good, the Bad, the Weird

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Where can I stream The Good, the Bad, the Weird legally?

The Good, the Bad, the Weird is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Good, the Bad, the Weird worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Good, the Bad, the Weird rated?

RViolence

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

How long is The Good, the Bad, the Weird?

2 h 10 min

The Good, the Bad, the Weird runs 2 h 10 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Good, the Bad, the Weird?

Critics75
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see The Good, the Bad, the Weird much the same way.

What language is The Good, the Bad, the Weird in?

KoreanJapaneseChinese

It was made in Korean, with some Japanese, Chinese. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Good, the Bad, the Weird?

20ATCACHDEDKFIFRGBGGGIIEINITKR+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Good, the Bad, the Weird in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Good, the Bad, the Weird use?

Action SurvivorVillain ProtagonistBig Damn HeroesEvil Costume SwitchForeshadowingOne-Man ArmyImprovised ArmourHigh-Speed HijackGood Guns, Bad GunsRewatch BonusEarly-Bird CameoCold-Blooded Tortureand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 storytelling tropes for The Good, the Bad, the Weird, including Action Survivor, Villain Protagonist, Big Damn Heroes.