One-Eyed Jacks

1961·Movie
2h 21min·NR
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes67%73%

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One-Eyed Jacks fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

The motion picture that starts its own tradition of greatness.

Running from the law after a bank robbery in Mexico, Dad Longworth finds an opportunity to take the stolen gold and leave his partner Rio to be captured. Years later, Rio escapes from the prison where he has been since, and hunts down Dad for revenge. Dad is now a respectable sheriff in California, and has been living in fear of Rio's return.
Western Revenge EpicMarlon Brando Directorial DebutPsychological DepthMoral AmbiguityStunning CinematographySlow-Burning TensionCharacter-Driven NarrativeClassic Western

Crew

Directed by:
Marlon Brando, Francisco Day, Harry Caplan
Written by:
Calder Willingham, Guy Trosper, Charles Neider
Produced by:
Walter Seltzer, George Glass, Carlo Fiore
Composed by:
Hugo Grenzbach, Hugo Friedhofer, Charles Grenzbach

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about One-Eyed Jacks

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Where can I stream One-Eyed Jacks legally?

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One-Eyed Jacks is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and MovieMe. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is One-Eyed Jacks worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is One-Eyed Jacks rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is One-Eyed Jacks?

2 h 21 min

One-Eyed Jacks runs 2 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on One-Eyed Jacks?

Critics67
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see One-Eyed Jacks much the same way.

Was One-Eyed Jacks a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 72% of its budget.

What language is One-Eyed Jacks in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch One-Eyed Jacks?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for One-Eyed Jacks in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does One-Eyed Jacks use?

Time SkipVictoria's Secret CompartmentNo Honor Among ThievesThrowing Your Gun at the EnemyAdaptation Title ChangeFake Action PrologueA Taste of the LashDisturbed DovesBarefoot PovertyBottomless MagazinesOff-into-the-Distance EndingSpiteful Spitand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for One-Eyed Jacks, including Time Skip, Victoria's Secret Compartment, No Honor Among Thieves.

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