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They Died with Their Boots On

1941Movie2 h 20 minNR

Western
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic75–Rotten Tomatoes71%74%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic75–Rotten Tomatoes71%74%

Summary

The story follows General George Armstrong Custer's adventures from his West Point days to his death. He defies orders during the Civil War, trains the 7th Cavalry, appeases Chief Crazy Horse and later engages in bloody battle with the Sioux nation.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Cast

24 of 89

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Directed by
Raoul Walsh
Written by
Aeneas MacKenzie, Wally Kline
Produced by
Hal B. Wallis, Robert Fellows
Music by
Max Steiner

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Facts

November 20, 1941 · 2 h 20 min · NR

Released
November 20, 1941
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Western, War, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Available in
20 countries

Tropes

Artistic License – History, Biopic, Bittersweet Ending +9

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream They Died with Their Boots On?"

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Where can I stream They Died with Their Boots On?

Fawesome

In the United States, They Died with Their Boots On is free with ads on Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is They Died with Their Boots On worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 75).

Is They Died with Their Boots On 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 They Died with Their Boots On good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

What tropes does They Died with Their Boots On use?

Artistic License – HistoryBiopicBittersweet EndingBreaking the Fourth WallCavalry OfficerThe DandyNot Even Bothering with the AccentRight in Front of MeTime-Passes MontageNon-Uniform UniformForeshadowingTitle Dropand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Artistic License – History, Biopic, and Bittersweet Ending.