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Ride the High Country

1962·Movie
1h 34min
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic928.5Rotten Tomatoes89%83%
IMDb7.4Metacritic928.5Rotten Tomatoes89%83%

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Ride the High Country fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Showdown in the High Sierra!

An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.
Classic WesternMoral AmbiguityRedemptionStunning LandscapesOld WestCharacter StudyTension & SuspenseIconic PerformancesCinematic Beauty

Crew

Directed by:
Sam Peckinpah, Hal W. Polaire
Written by:
N.B. Stone Jr.
Produced by:
Richard E. Lyons
Composed by:
Franklin Milton, George Bassman, George Bassman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Ride the High Country

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ride the High Country legally?

YouTube TVTCMPlexTubi TV

Ride the High Country is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. 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 Ride the High Country worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 92). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ride the High Country rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Ride the High Country?

1 h 34 min

Ride the High Country runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ride the High Country?

Critics91
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate Ride the High Country higher (91) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Ride the High Country in?

EnglishChinese

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

In how many countries can I watch Ride the High Country?

26ATAUBEBRCACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGIE+12

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ride the High Country in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ride the High Country use?

Quote-to-Quote CombatBittersweet EndingKick the DogEarly-Installment WeirdnessHonor Before ReasonO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessEstablishing Character MomentMiss KittyCreepy CrowsKubrick StareDutch AngleThe Alcoholicand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Ride the High Country, including Quote-to-Quote Combat, Bittersweet Ending, Kick the Dog.