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Union Pacific

1939·Movie
2h 15min·NR
74
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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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"Union Pacific" is coming!

One of the last bills signed by President Lincoln authorizes pushing the Union Pacific Railroad across the wilderness to California. But financial opportunist Asa Barrows hopes to profit from obstructing it. Chief troubleshooter Jeff Butler has his hands full fighting Barrows' agent, gambler Sid Campeau; Campeau's partner Dick Allen is Jeff's war buddy and rival suitor for engineer's daughter Molly Monahan. Who will survive the effort to push the railroad through at any cost?
Classic WesternHistorical EpicAmerican FrontierRailroad BuildingAdventure & ActionRomantic RivalryGrand SpectaclePolitical IntrigueGood vs. Evil

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Union Pacific

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Union Pacific legally?

Union Pacific is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. 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 Union Pacific worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Union Pacific rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Union Pacific?

2 h 15 min

Union Pacific runs 2 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Union Pacific?

Critics83
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Union Pacific higher (83) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Union Pacific in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Union Pacific?

4ESJPRUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Union Pacific in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Union Pacific use?

Gold FeverAs You KnowThe Big BoardTime SkipBlowing Smoke RingsThe MoleRailroad to HorizonOpening CrawlPretty in MinkThe VoiceDeath of the HypotenusePoor Man's Pornand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Union Pacific, including Gold Fever, As You Know, The Big Board.