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Once Upon a Time in the West

1968Movie2 h 46 minPG-13

88

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A nerve-racking, nostalgic drama movie about history and family, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Epic Spaghetti Western
Operatic Storytelling
Non-Linear Narrative
Ennio Morricone Score
Visual Grandeur
Melancholic Mythology
Slow-Burn Tension
Stylized Violence
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Cinematic Masterpiece

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Directed by: Sergio Leone
Written by: Sergio Leone, Bernardo Bertolucci, Dario Argento
Produced by: Fulvio Morsella
Music by: Ennio Morricone

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Facts

December 21, 1968 · 2 h 46 min · PG-13

Released: December 21, 1968
Runtime: 2 h 46 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres: Drama, Western
Original language: Italian
Also spoken: English
Made in: Italy, United States
Budget: $5 million
Box office: $5 million
Available in: 81 countries

Tropes

White Shirt of Death, Outfit Decoy, Obviously Evil +9

White Shirt of Death
Outfit Decoy
Obviously Evil
Jack Bauer Interrogation Technique
But Now I Must Go
Establishing Character Moment
Scare the Dog
Tragic Dream
Leave No Witnesses
Rewatch Bonus
Stop and Go
The Only One Allowed to Defeat You

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream Once Upon a Time in the West?"

Questions about Once Upon a Time in the West

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Where can I stream Once Upon a Time in the West?

In the United States, Once Upon a Time in the West streams on MGM+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Once Upon a Time in the West worth watching?

88

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 82).

Is Once Upon a Time in the West okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceNuditySexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, nudity, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Can I half-watch Once Upon a Time in the West?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 7 for complexity.

Is Once Upon a Time in the West good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Once Upon a Time in the West in English?

ItalianEnglish

No, it was made in Italian, with some English.

What tropes does Once Upon a Time in the West use?

White Shirt of DeathOutfit DecoyObviously EvilJack Bauer Interrogation TechniqueBut Now I Must GoEstablishing Character MomentScare the DogTragic DreamLeave No WitnessesRewatch BonusStop and GoThe Only One Allowed to Defeat Youand 142 more

TV Tropes lists 154 tropes for it, including White Shirt of Death, Outfit Decoy, and Obviously Evil.