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Hang 'em High

1968Movie1 h 55 minPG-13

DramaWestern
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic626.4Rotten Tomatoes93%73%

A violent, thrilling western movie about history.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

The hanging was the best show in town. But they made two mistakes. They hung the wrong man and they didn't finish the job!

Marshall Jed Cooper survives a hanging, vowing revenge on the lynch mob that left him dangling. To carry out his oath for vengeance, he returns to his former job as a lawman. Before long, he's caught up with the nine men on his hit list and starts dispensing his own brand of Wild West justice.

Feels like

  • Western
  • Revenge
  • Lawman
  • Vigilante Justice
  • Morality
  • Historical Setting
  • Action
  • Clint Eastwood
  • Justice

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Ted Post
Written by
Leonard Freeman, Mel Goldberg
Produced by
Leonard Freeman
Music by
Dominic Frontiere

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 12, 1968 · 1 h 55 min · PG-13

Released
April 12, 1968
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Western, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
133 countries

Tropes

Deconstruction, Title Drop, Devil's Advocate +9

  • Deconstruction
  • Title Drop
  • Devil's Advocate
  • Evil Overlord List
  • Rape as Backstory
  • Circuit Judge
  • Suicide by Cop
  • Final Speech
  • Dropped a Bridge on Him
  • Any Last Words?
  • Deliberate Values Dissonance
  • Benevolent Boss

12 of 65 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Hang 'em High?"

Questions about Hang 'em High

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hang 'em High?

PrimeThe RokuMGM+

In the United States, Hang 'em High streams on Prime and MGM+, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Hang 'em High worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 62).

Is Hang 'em High okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Hang 'em High?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Hang 'em High a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 3.8 times its budget.

What tropes does Hang 'em High use?

DeconstructionTitle DropDevil's AdvocateEvil Overlord ListRape as BackstoryCircuit JudgeSuicide by CopFinal SpeechDropped a Bridge on HimAny Last Words?Deliberate Values DissonanceBenevolent Bossand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including Deconstruction, Title Drop, and Devil's Advocate.