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Go West

1940Movie1 h 20 minNR

ComedyWestern
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes90%59%
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes90%59%

Summary

A con man heading west to search for gold teams up with a pair of scheming brothers along the way. The trio soon find themselves in the middle of a feud between two rival families and two underhanded land developers.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Edward Buzzell
Written by
Irving Brecher
Produced by
Jack Cummings
Music by
George Bassman, George Stoll

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Facts

December 6, 1940 · 1 h 20 min · NR

Released
December 6, 1940
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

Determinator, Fixing the Game, Comforting Comforter +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Go West?"

Questions about Go West

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Go West?

YouTube TV

In the United States, Go West streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Go West worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Is Go West okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Go West make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and slapstick (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Go West?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Go West use?

DeterminatorFixing the GameComforting ComforterOff-into-the-Distance EndingLoyal Animal CompanionInterspecies FriendshipBindle StickOrgan GrinderLittle Useless GunFriendless BackgroundAndrocles' LionAs Herselfand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Determinator, Fixing the Game, and Comforting Comforter.