Way Out West

1937·Movie
1h 4min·NR

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Very funny, striking style.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy10
  • Situational Comedy9
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

History

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting9
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

They're wild west outlaws of trouble and trigger men!

Stan and Ollie try to deliver the deed to a valuable gold mine to the daughter of a dead prospector. Unfortunately, the daughter's evil guardian is determined to have the gold mine for himself and his saloon-singer wife.
Classic SlapstickLaurel & HardyMusical ComedyWestern SettingWholesome EntertainmentEndearing CharactersTimeless HumorProperty DisputeGolden Age Hollywood

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Way Out West

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Where can I stream Way Out West legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Darkroom. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Way Out West worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Way Out West rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Way Out West?

1 h 4 min

Way Out West runs 1 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Way Out West?

Critics100
Audiences84

Not quite. Critics rate Way Out West higher (100) than audiences (84). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Way Out West in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Way Out West?

4ATDEITUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Way Out West in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Way Out West use?

Delayed ReactionYour Mime Makes It RealUnexpected InheritanceNon Sequitur, *Thud*Fan DisserviceRule of ThreeHitchhiker's LegStealing from the TillClothes-Eating WagerBreaking the Fourth WallTickle TortureHope Spotand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for Way Out West, including Delayed Reaction, Your Mime Makes It Real, Unexpected Inheritance.

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