The Missouri Breaks

1976·Movie
2h 6min·PG

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The Missouri Breaks fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy5
  • Romance4

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

History and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

One steals. One kills. One dies.

When vigilante land baron David Braxton hangs one of the best friends of cattle rustler Tom Logan, Logan's gang decides to get even by purchasing a small farm next to Braxton's ranch. From there the rustlers begin stealing horses, using the farm as a front for their operation. Determined to stop the thefts at any cost, Braxton retains the services of eccentric sharpshooter Robert E. Lee Clayton, who begins ruthlessly taking down Logan's gang.
Revisionist WesternCharacter-DrivenEccentric Anti-HeroDarkly HumorousGritty & AtmosphericMorality & Justice19th Century MontanaCat-and-Mouse Game

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Missouri Breaks

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Where can I stream The Missouri Breaks legally?

The Missouri Breaks is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Fawesome. 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 The Missouri Breaks worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Missouri Breaks rated?

PGViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Missouri Breaks?

2 h 6 min

The Missouri Breaks runs 2 h 6 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Missouri Breaks?

Critics71
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate The Missouri Breaks higher (71) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Missouri Breaks a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$14 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is The Missouri Breaks in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Missouri Breaks?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Missouri Breaks in 119 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Missouri Breaks use?

Old RetainerThe RustlerLovable RogueProfessional KillerMeaningful NameAmbiguously GayEye ScreamWriters Cannot Do MathWicked CulturedMaybe Ever AfterDo You Want to Copulate?Small Town Boredomand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for The Missouri Breaks, including Old Retainer, The Rustler, Lovable Rogue.

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