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Bite the Bullet

1975·Movie
2h 12min·PG
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic67–Rotten Tomatoes68%54%
IMDb6.6Metacritic67–Rotten Tomatoes68%54%

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Bite the Bullet fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Sports and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

At the beginning of the 20th century, a newspaper organizes an endurance horse race : 700 miles to run in a few days. 9 adventurers are competing, among them a woman, Miss Jones, a Mexican, an Englishman, a young cow-boy, an old one and two friends, Sam Clayton and Luke Matthews. All those individualists will learn to respect each other.
Endurance Horse RaceEarly 20th CenturyAdventureHistorical SettingCharacter-DrivenTeamworkResilienceSports Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Brooks, Tom Shaw, Charles Bonniwell
Written by:
Richard Brooks
Produced by:
Richard Brooks
Composed by:
Les Fresholtz, Arthur Piantadosi, Richard Tyler

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Bite the Bullet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bite the Bullet legally?

fuboTVPlexXumo PlayTubi TVHowdy

Bite the Bullet is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, and Xumo Play. 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 Bite the Bullet worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bite the Bullet rated?

PGViolence

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

How long is Bite the Bullet?

2 h 12 min

Bite the Bullet runs 2 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bite the Bullet?

Critics68
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Bite the Bullet higher (68) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Bite the Bullet in?

EnglishSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch Bite the Bullet?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bite the Bullet in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bite the Bullet use?

The Big RaceCartridges in FlightSomewhere, an Equestrian Is CryingTwilight of the Old WestTaglineDisappearing BulletsEpic Race

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Bite the Bullet, including The Big Race, Cartridges in Flight, Somewhere, an Equestrian Is Crying.