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Ride the High Country

1962Movie1 h 34 min

84

GreatGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A tense, violent western movie about history and crime, with standout cinematography.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

Classic Western
Moral Ambiguity
Redemption
Stunning Landscapes
Old West
Character Study
Tension & Suspense
Iconic Performances
Cinematic Beauty

Crew

Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
Written by: N.B. Stone Jr.
Produced by: Richard E. Lyons
Music by: George Bassman

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Facts

May 9, 1962 · 1 h 34 min · Violence

Released: May 9, 1962
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Content: Violence
Genres: Western, Drama
Original language: English
Also spoken: Chinese
Made in: United States
Budget: $813,000
Available in: 26 countries

Tropes

Quote-to-Quote Combat, Bittersweet Ending, Kick the Dog +9

Quote-to-Quote Combat
Bittersweet Ending
Kick the Dog
Early-Installment Weirdness
Honor Before Reason
O.O.C. Is Serious Business
Establishing Character Moment
Miss Kitty
Creepy Crows
Kubrick Stare
Dutch Angle
The Alcoholic

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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Where can I stream Ride the High Country?

In the United States, Ride the High Country streams on YouTube TV and TCM, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Ride the High Country worth watching?

84

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 92). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (81).

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 tropes for it, including Quote-to-Quote Combat, Bittersweet Ending, and Kick the Dog.