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The Deadly Companions

1961·Movie
1h 33min·NR

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

ALONE... IN AN UNTAMED LAND -- WITH THREE MEN WHO FORCED THEIR WAY INTO HER LIFE!

An ex-army officer accidentally kills a woman's son and tries to make up for it by escorting the funeral procession through dangerous Indian territory.
Classic WesternRedemption ArcFrontier JourneyMoral DilemmaCharacter-Driven DramaAccidental TragedyPost-Civil WarSparse DialogueDesert Landscapes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Deadly Companions legally?

The Deadly Companions is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Brew, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, FlixHouse, and Fandor. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Deadly Companions worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Deadly Companions rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is The Deadly Companions?

1 h 33 min

The Deadly Companions runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Deadly Companions?

Critics83
Audiences48

Not quite. Critics rate The Deadly Companions higher (83) than audiences (48). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Deadly Companions in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Deadly Companions?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Deadly Companions in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.