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The Professionals

1966Movie1 h 57 minPG-13

Western
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic756.7Rotten Tomatoes89%81%

A tense, nostalgic western movie about history, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Rough, tough and ready.

An arrogant Texas millionaire hires four adventurers to rescue his kidnapped wife from a notorious Mexican bandit.

Feels like

  • Revisionist Western
  • Maurice Jarre Score
  • Stark Moral Ambiguity
  • Desert Aesthetic
  • Classic Hollywood Star Power
  • Tense Rescue Mission
  • Existential Cowboy Drama
  • Visually Sweeping
  • Hardened Mercenaries

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Richard Brooks
Written by
Richard Brooks, Frank O'Rourke
Produced by
Richard Brooks
Music by
Maurice Jarre

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Facts

November 1, 1966 · 1 h 57 min · PG-13

Released
November 1, 1966
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Western, Adventure, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
91 countries

Tropes

Cattle Baron, Unwanted Rescue, Exact Words +9

  • Cattle Baron
  • Unwanted Rescue
  • Exact Words
  • Reality Has No Subtitles
  • Asshole Victim
  • The Remnant
  • Four-Temperament Ensemble
  • Demolitions Expert
  • Brick Joke
  • The Revolution Will Not Be Civilised
  • Private Military Contractors
  • Honor Before Reason

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Professionals?"

Questions about The Professionals

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Professionals?

PrimeMGM+

In the United States, The Professionals streams on Prime and MGM+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is The Professionals worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 75).

Is The Professionals okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does The Professionals use?

Cattle BaronUnwanted RescueExact WordsReality Has No SubtitlesAsshole VictimThe RemnantFour-Temperament EnsembleDemolitions ExpertBrick JokeThe Revolution Will Not Be CivilisedPrivate Military ContractorsHonor Before Reasonand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Cattle Baron, Unwanted Rescue, and Exact Words.