Name: The Good Old Boys
Genre: Western, Adventure, TV Movie
Released: 1995-03-05
Duration: 1 h 58 min
Cast: Tommy Lee Jones, Terry Kinney, Frances McDormand, Sam Shepard, Sissy Spacek

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An aging cowboy must choose between his desire to remain free and the responsibilities of maintaining a family.

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Directed by: Tommy Lee Jones
Written by: Elmer Kelton
Produced by: Salli Newman
Music by: John McEuen

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Facts

March 5, 1995 · 1 h 58 min · PG-13

Released: March 5, 1995
Runtime: 1 h 58 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence
Genres: Western, Adventure, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 4 countries

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Where can I stream The Good Old Boys?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Good Old Boys from Apple TV Store.

Is The Good Old Boys worth watching?

64

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Good Old Boys okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Good Old Boys plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.