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The Man from Laramie

1955·Movie
1h 43min·NR
83
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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

The man you'll never forget!

Will Lockhart arrives in Coronado, an isolated town in New Mexico, in search of someone who sells rifles to the Apache tribe, finding himself unwillingly drawn into the convoluted life of a local ranching family whose members seem to have a lot to hide.
WesternPsychological DramaFamily ConflictRevenge1950s New MexicoRanchingMoral AmbiguityCinematic Landscapes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Man from Laramie legally?

The Man from Laramie is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. 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 Man from Laramie worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Man from Laramie rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is The Man from Laramie?

1 h 43 min

The Man from Laramie runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Man from Laramie?

Critics93
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate The Man from Laramie higher (93) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Man from Laramie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Man from Laramie?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Man from Laramie in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Man from Laramie use?

"Well Done, Son" GuyOff-into-the-Distance EndingFrom Dress to DressingTitle Theme TuneNon-Protagonist ResolverWhat a DragKick the DogThe SociopathKarmic DeathPlot HoleRetired BadassLove Triangleand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Man from Laramie, including "Well Done, Son" Guy, Off-into-the-Distance Ending, From Dress to Dressing.