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The Left Handed Gun

1958·Movie
1h 42min·NR
71
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, crime, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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I don't run. I don't hide. I go where I want. I do what I want.

When a crooked sheriff murders his employer, William "Billy the Kid" Bonney decides to avenge the death by killing the man responsible, throwing the lives of everyone around him into turmoil, and endangering the General Amnesty set up by Governor Wallace to bring peace to the New Mexico Territory.
Psychological WesternRebellious ProtagonistTragic AntiheroExistential ThemesHistorical SettingMoral AmbiguityComing-of-AgeViolent ConflictCharacter Study

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Left Handed Gun legally?

You can watch it free with ads on 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 Left Handed Gun worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Left Handed Gun rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Left Handed Gun?

1 h 42 min

The Left Handed Gun runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Left Handed Gun?

Critics83
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate The Left Handed Gun higher (83) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Left Handed Gun in?

EnglishSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch The Left Handed Gun?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Left Handed Gun in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.