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The Sons of Katie Elder

1965·Movie
2h 2min·PG-13
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic726.0Rotten Tomatoes100%82%
IMDb7.1Metacritic726.0Rotten Tomatoes100%82%

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

From the four winds they came, the four brothers, their eyes smoking and their fingers itching...

The four sons of Katie Elder reunite in their hometown of Clearwater, Texas for her funeral and discover that the family ranch is now in the hands of Morgan Hastings, a corrupt businessman who wants to exploit the area around the town.
WesternFamily DramaReunionGunslingersBrotherhoodJusticeClassicHistorical

Crew

Directed by:
Henry Hathaway, Michael D. Moore, Joselito Rodríguez
Written by:
Talbot Jennings, Harry Essex, William H. Wright
Produced by:
Hal B. Wallis, Paul Nathan, Joseph H. Hazen
Composed by:
Elmer Bernstein, Charles Grenzbach, Harold Lewis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Sons of Katie Elder

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Where can I stream The Sons of Katie Elder legally?

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The Sons of Katie Elder is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, 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 Sons of Katie Elder worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sons of Katie Elder rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Sons of Katie Elder?

2 h 2 min

The Sons of Katie Elder runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Sons of Katie Elder?

Critics86
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate The Sons of Katie Elder higher (86) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Sons of Katie Elder a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$23 million

Yes. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $23 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is The Sons of Katie Elder in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Sons of Katie Elder?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sons of Katie Elder in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Sons of Katie Elder use?

Corrupt Corporate ExecutiveYoung GunGood Colors, Evil ColorsTragic KeepsakeIronic NameBadass FamilyStupid EvilPreacher ManOutliving One's OffspringI Just Want to Be BadassAbusive ParentOne-Hit Killand 92 more

TV Tropes lists 104 storytelling tropes for The Sons of Katie Elder, including Corrupt Corporate Executive, Young Gun, Good Colors, Evil Colors.