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Western Union

1941Movie1 h 35 minNR

68
GoodGoodWatch score
68
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

When Edward Creighton leads the construction of the Western Union to unite East with West, he hires a Western reformed outlaw and a tenderfoot Eastern surveyor.

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  • Date night
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  • Friends night

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February 21, 1941 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
February 21, 1941
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
12 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Western Union?"

Questions about Western Union

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Western Union?

In the United States, Western Union is free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Western Union worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Is Western Union okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Western Union?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.