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Butch and Sundance: The Early Days

1979Movie1 h 51 minPG

ComedyWestern
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes33%51%

A nostalgic, hopeful western movie about history and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Before the fame when fun was the name of the game.

Before the adventures that made them legends, they were charming mastermind Robert Leroy Parker, alias Butch Cassidy, and crack-shot outlaw Harry Alonzo Longabaugh, soon to be known as The Sundance Kid. This is the 'prequel' of how they met, their first clumsy robberies, the heroic dangers that abound them together, the secret that nearly tore them apart, and the impossible train heist that made them notorious for life. Saddle up and ride with the showdowns, shootouts, bad guys and good times in the days before the fame when fun was the name of the game.

Feels like

  • Western Origin Story
  • Lighthearted Outlaw Adventure
  • Buddy Dynamic
  • Prequel Lore
  • Classic Frontier Scenery
  • Charming Misadventures
  • Early Heist Escapades
  • Easygoing Nostalgia

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Richard Lester
Written by
Allan Burns
Produced by
William Goldman, Gabriel Katzka, Steven Bach
Music by
Patrick Williams

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 15, 1979 · 1 h 51 min · PG

Released
June 15, 1979
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Western, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
21 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Butch and Sundance: The Early Days?"

Questions about Butch and Sundance: The Early Days

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Where can I stream Butch and Sundance: The Early Days?

It streams in 21 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Butch and Sundance: The Early Days worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is Butch and Sundance: The Early Days a sequel?

  1. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
  2. Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969).

Is Butch and Sundance: The Early Days okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Butch and Sundance: The Early Days make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Butch and Sundance: The Early Days?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.