High Noon

1952·Movie
1h 25min·NR
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Cathartic and nostalgic

  • Catharsis8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, society, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

The story of a man who was too proud to run!

Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will be arriving on the noon train. Knowing the outlaw and his gang are coming to kill him, Kane is determined to stand his ground, so he attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople.
Classic WesternMoral DilemmaTicking Clock TensionAmerican FrontierSocial IsolationMan vs. SystemPsychological PressureStark Cinematography

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about High Noon

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Where can I stream High Noon legally?

High Noon is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is High Noon worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.9 and Metacritic 89). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is High Noon rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is High Noon?

1 h 25 min

High Noon runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on High Noon?

Critics89
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate High Noon higher (89) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was High Noon a box office hit?

Budget$730,000
Box office$8 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $730,000 to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 11.0 times its budget.

What language is High Noon in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch High Noon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for High Noon in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does High Noon use?

Showdown at High NoonMay–December RomanceThe AlcoholicVillain Opening SceneSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeVillain with Good PublicityCourthouse WeddingArc SymbolDramatically Missing the PointMeek TownsmanReal TimeAdaptation Title Changeand 87 more

TV Tropes lists 99 storytelling tropes for High Noon, including Showdown at High Noon, May–December Romance, The Alcoholic.

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