The Shooting

1966·Movie
1h 22min
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Shooting fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Ambiguity9
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Suspenseful desert pursuit in the “High Noon” tradition

Two miners agree to guide a mysterious woman, who has appeared in their camp from nowhere, to a nearby town; but soon, because of her erratic behavior, they begin to suspect that her true purpose is quite different.
Existential WesternPsychological MysteryBleak & AmbiguousSlow-Burn ThrillerDesert NoirCharacter-Driven DramaUnconventional WesternTense & UnsettlingSparse DialogueCult Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Monte Hellman, Paul Lewis
Written by:
Carole Eastman
Produced by:
Jack Nicholson, Monte Hellman, Roger Corman
Composed by:
James Nelson, Richard Markowitz, Frank Murphy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Shooting

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Where can I stream The Shooting legally?

PrimeJustWatch TVfuboTVHBO MaxPeacockThe RokuThe CWCriterion

The Shooting is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, The CW, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Shooting worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Shooting rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Shooting?

1 h 22 min

The Shooting runs 1 h 22 min.

What language is The Shooting in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Shooting?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Shooting in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Shooting use?

Cruel MercyHyper-AwarenessThe WesternNo Name GivenJump CutDwindling PartyEloquent in My Native TongueRouge Angles of SatinRetired GunfighterGosh Dang It to Heck!Sole SurvivorRevengeand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Shooting, including Cruel Mercy, Hyper-Awareness, The Western.

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