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The Quick and the Dead

1987·Movie
1h 30min
66
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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A mysterious stranger is about to make a woman forget she's a wife and a man remember he's a hero.

In 1876 Wyoming, the gun is the only law. And for Duncan and Suzanna McKaskel, newly arrived settlers beset by outlaws, rugged frontiersman Con Vallian is the only hope.
WesternGunfightsFrontier JusticeOutlawsSettlers1876 WyomingActionSuspenseful

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Quick and the Dead legally?

The Quick and the Dead is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Quick and the Dead worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Quick and the Dead rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Quick and the Dead?

1 h 30 min

The Quick and the Dead runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Quick and the Dead in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Quick and the Dead?

4CAESNLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Quick and the Dead in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Quick and the Dead use?

Dramatic IronyLaser-Guided KarmaBilled Above the TitleHidden DepthsBadass LongcoatFaux Affably EvilStatuesque StunnerGun TwirlingWretched HiveProfessional KillerDeath GlareFace Death with Despairand 285 more

TV Tropes lists 297 storytelling tropes for The Quick and the Dead, including Dramatic Irony, Laser-Guided Karma, Billed Above the Title.