Pioneer Woman

1973Movie1 h 14 min

35
WeakGoodWatch score

A moving, slow-burning western movie about history and family.

Good for family movie night · teens · background watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

A homesteading family in 1867 Wyoming faces a crisis when the husband is killed and the wife must decide whether to remain or take her son and daughter back East.

Feels like

  • Western Period Drama
  • Homesteading Survival
  • Family Resilience
  • Emotional & Heartfelt
  • Frontier Hardship
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Historical Authenticity
  • Rural Life
  • Hope Amidst Adversity

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Buzz Kulik
Written by
Suzanne Clauser
Music by
Al De Lory

Everyone

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Facts

December 19, 1973 · 1 h 14 min · Western, TV Movie

Released
December 19, 1973
Runtime
1 h 14 min
Genres
Western, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
138 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Pioneer Woman?"

Questions about Pioneer Woman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Pioneer Woman worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 6).

Is Pioneer Woman okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Pioneer Woman?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Pioneer Woman plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.