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The Villain

1979Movie1 h 29 minPG

ComedyWestern
24
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic22–Rotten Tomatoes–39%

A fast-paced comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for big ideas, scares or warmth.

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Story

...the fastest fun in the west!

Handsome Stranger has agreed to escort Charming Jones to collect her inheritance from her father. But Avery Simpson wants the money and hires notorious outlaw Cactus Jack to ambush Charming. However, Cactus Jack is not very good at robbing people.

Feels like

  • Western Parody
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Cartoonish Violence
  • Homage to Classic Westerns
  • Family-Friendly
  • Fast-Paced
  • Historical Setting
  • Situational Humor

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Hal Needham
Written by
Robert G. Kane
Produced by
Mort Engelberg
Music by
Bill Justis

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 26, 1979 · 1 h 29 min · PG

Released
July 26, 1979
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Harmless Villain, Chekhov's Gun, Cool Horse +9

  • Harmless Villain
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Cool Horse
  • Homage
  • Calling Your Attacks
  • Evil Wears Black
  • Evil Is Hammy
  • Shout-Out
  • Made of Iron
  • Being Good Sucks
  • Chaste Hero
  • His Name Really Is "Barkeep"

12 of 38 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Villain?"

Questions about The Villain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Villain?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Villain worth watching?

24
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 24 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 22). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (22).

Is The Villain okay for kids?

PGViolence

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

Will The Villain make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Villain?

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.

What tropes does The Villain use?

Harmless VillainChekhov's GunCool HorseHomageCalling Your AttacksEvil Wears BlackEvil Is HammyShout-OutMade of IronBeing Good SucksChaste HeroHis Name Really Is "Barkeep"and 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Harmless Villain, Chekhov's Gun, and Cool Horse.