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Bronco Billy

1980Movie1 h 56 minPG

DramaRomance
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic666.7Rotten Tomatoes75%50%

A wholesome, nostalgic drama movie about everyday modern life and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares.

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Story

The most outrageous of 'em all.

An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard luck and waning interest.

Feels like

  • Feel-Good Western Comedy
  • Underdog Story
  • Modern Cowboy
  • Road Trip
  • Charming & Wholesome
  • Family-Friendly
  • Idealistic
  • Quirky Characters
  • Americana

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Written by
Dennis Hackin
Produced by
Neal H. Dobrofsky, Dennis Hackin
Music by
Steve Dorff, Alan Robert Murray, John T. Reitz

Everyone

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Facts

June 11, 1980 · 1 h 56 min · PG

Released
June 11, 1980
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$24 million
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Blasting It Out of Their Hands, Rich Bitch, Break-Up/Make-Up Scenario +9

  • Blasting It Out of Their Hands
  • Rich Bitch
  • Break-Up/Make-Up Scenario
  • Riches to Rags
  • Bookends
  • Knife-Throwing Act
  • The City vs. the Country
  • Uptown Girl
  • Go Among Mad People
  • Brick Joke
  • Defrosting Ice Queen
  • Ain't Too Proud to Beg

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Bronco Billy?"

Questions about Bronco Billy

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Where can I stream Bronco Billy?

Howdy

In the United States, Bronco Billy streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Bronco Billy worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (71 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Is Bronco Billy okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Bronco Billy make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Bronco Billy good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Bronco Billy a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$24 million

Yes: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Bronco Billy use?

Blasting It Out of Their HandsRich BitchBreak-Up/Make-Up ScenarioRiches to RagsBookendsKnife-Throwing ActThe City vs. the CountryUptown GirlGo Among Mad PeopleBrick JokeDefrosting Ice QueenAin't Too Proud to Begand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Blasting It Out of Their Hands, Rich Bitch, and Break-Up/Make-Up Scenario.