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The Hanging Tree

1959Movie1 h 47 minNR

Western
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes89%73%

A tense, melancholic western movie about history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

From The Prize Novel -- A Picture Of Thundering Power!

Joseph "Doc" Frail is a doctor with a past he's trying to outrun. While in Montana, he comes across a mining camp with a hanging tree and rescues a man named Rune from the noose. With Rune as his servant, Frail decides to settle down, and he takes over as town doctor. He meets Elizabeth, who is suffering from shock, and the two soon fall in love. But when Elizabeth is attacked, Frail's attempt to help her lands them both in trouble.

Feels like

  • Western
  • Medical Drama
  • Psychological
  • Romance
  • Intrigue
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Redemption
  • Historical Setting
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Delmer Daves
Written by
Wendell Mayes, Halsted Welles, Dorothy M. Johnson
Produced by
Richard Shepherd, Martin Jurow
Music by
Max Steiner

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Facts

February 19, 1959 · 1 h 47 min · NR

Released
February 19, 1959
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

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Where can I stream The Hanging Tree?

Fawesome

In the United States, The Hanging Tree is free with ads on Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Hanging Tree worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is The Hanging Tree good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.