Tumbleweed

1953·Movie
1h 19min·NR
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Tumbleweed fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The story of Jim Harvey...the savage terror he faced...the desert woman he loved!

Jim Harvey is hired to guard a small wagon train as it makes its way west. The train is attacked by Indians and Harvey, hoping to persuade Aguila, the chief, to call off the attack due to Harvey's having saved his son's life, leaves the train to negotiate. He is captured and the rest of the train is wiped out except for two sisters. Escaping and showing up in town later, Harvey is nearly hanged as a deserter, but gets away. Eventually caught by the sheriff and his posse, they are attacked by Indians. This time the Indians are defeated and Aguila, captured and dying, reveals the identity of the white man who engineered the initial attack on the wagon train, just as the perpetrator rides up behind them.
WesternNative American ConflictInnocence BetrayedJustice & RedemptionCavalryFrontierCattle DriveOld West Morality

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Tumbleweed

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Where can I stream Tumbleweed legally?

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Is Tumbleweed worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tumbleweed rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is Tumbleweed?

1 h 19 min

Tumbleweed runs 1 h 19 min.

What language is Tumbleweed in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Tumbleweed?

2BRJP

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tumbleweed in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tumbleweed use?

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TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for Tumbleweed, including Powder Keg Crowd, Double In-Law Marriage, Moody Mount.

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