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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

1966·Movie
2h 41min·R
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Stunning style, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4

World

History, war, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10

Who it's for

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For three men the Civil War wasn't hell. It was practice.

While the Civil War rages on between the Union and the Confederacy, three men – a quiet loner, a ruthless hitman, and a Mexican bandit – comb the American Southwest in search of a strongbox containing $200,000 in stolen gold.
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Where can I stream The Good, the Bad and the Ugly legally?

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. 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 Good, the Bad and the Ugly worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92/100 (IMDb 8.8, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?

2 h 41 min

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly runs 2 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?

Critics94
Audiences92

Yes. Critics average 94 and audiences 92 out of 100, so both groups see The Good, the Bad and the Ugly much the same way.

Was The Good, the Bad and the Ugly a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$39 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 32.4 times its budget.

What language is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in United States, Italy, Spain, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in 121 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Good, the Bad and the Ugly use?

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TV Tropes lists 265 storytelling tropes for The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, including The Good, the Bad, and the Evil, Ballistic Discount, Can't Kill You, Still Need You.