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The Legend of the Lone Ranger

1981Movie1 h 38 minPG

46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Rotten Tomatoes–41%

A nostalgic action movie about history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

The untold story of the man behind the mask, and the legend behind the man.

When the young Texas Ranger, John Reid, is the sole survivor of an ambush arranged by the militaristic outlaw leader, Butch Cavendich, he is rescued by an old childhood Comanche friend, Tonto. When he recovers from his wounds, he dedicates his life to fighting the evil that Cavendich represents. To this end, John Reid becomes the great masked western hero, The Lone Ranger. With the help of Tonto, the pair go to rescue President Grant when Cavendich takes him hostage.

Feels like

  • Classic Western
  • Hero's Journey
  • American Frontier
  • Cowboys and Indians
  • Political Intrigue
  • Nostalgic Adventure
  • Justice and Revenge
  • Period Piece

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
William A. Fraker
Written by
William Roberts, Ivan Goff, Michael Kane
Produced by
Jack Wrather, Lew Grade, Walter Coblenz
Music by
John Barry

Everyone

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

Facts

August 6, 1981 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
August 6, 1981
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
130 countries

Tropes

And This Is for..., Death Faked for You, Murphy's Bullet +9

  • And This Is for...
  • Death Faked for You
  • Murphy's Bullet
  • Impersonation Gambit
  • That Man Is Dead
  • Feathered Fiend
  • Still Fighting the Civil War
  • Been There, Shaped History
  • Product Placement
  • Kidnapped by an Ally
  • Cannot Keep a Secret
  • Pop-Cultural Osmosis

12 of 212 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Legend of the Lone Ranger?"

Questions about The Legend of the Lone Ranger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Legend of the Lone Ranger?

PrimefuboTVPhiloThe RokuPluto TVShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, The Legend of the Lone Ranger streams on Prime, fuboTV, Philo, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is The Legend of the Lone Ranger worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5).

Is The Legend of the Lone Ranger okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Legend of the Lone Ranger?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was The Legend of the Lone Ranger a box office flop?

Budget$18 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 16% of its budget.

What tropes does The Legend of the Lone Ranger use?

And This Is for...Death Faked for YouMurphy's BulletImpersonation GambitThat Man Is DeadFeathered FiendStill Fighting the Civil WarBeen There, Shaped HistoryProduct PlacementKidnapped by an AllyCannot Keep a SecretPop-Cultural Osmosisand 200 more

TV Tropes lists 212 tropes for it, including And This Is for..., Death Faked for You, and Murphy's Bullet.