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Will Penny

1967Movie1 h 50 minNR

81
GreatGoodWatch score
81
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Will Penny, an aging cowpoke, takes a job on a ranch which requires him to ride the line of the property looking for trespassers or, worse, squatters.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Tom Gries
Written by
Tom Gries
Music by
David Raksin

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Facts

December 19, 1967 · 1 h 50 min · NR

Released
December 19, 1967
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Western, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Available in
31 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Will Penny?"

Questions about Will Penny

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Where can I stream Will Penny?

In the United States, Will Penny is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Will Penny worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Will Penny okay for kids?

NRViolence

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

Is Will Penny good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Will Penny plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.