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The Lusty Men

1952Movie1 h 53 minNR

DramaWestern
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%81%

A tense, moving drama movie about history and sports.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

A Fast Buck... A Fast Bronc... A Fast Thrill!

Retired rodeo champion Jeff McCloud agrees to mentor novice rodeo contestant Wes Merritt against the wishes of Merritt's wife who fears the dangers of this rough sport.

Feels like

  • Rodeo
  • Western
  • Melodrama
  • Character-Driven
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Historical Setting
  • Class Conflict
  • Male Mentorship
  • Small Town
  • 1950s

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Nicholas Ray
Written by
Horace McCoy, Andrew Solt, Claude Stanush
Produced by
Jerry Wald
Music by
Roy Webb, C. Bakaleinikoff

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Facts

October 24, 1952 · 1 h 53 min · NR

Released
October 24, 1952
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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Where can I stream The Lusty Men?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Lusty Men from Apple TV Store. It streams in 130 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Lusty Men worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is The Lusty Men plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.