The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James

1986Movie2 h 0 minPG

59
DecentGoodWatch score
59
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

This movie looks at the last years (not days, as implied in the title) of famous outlaws, Frank and Jesse James. The film opens in 1877 with the brothers trying to settle down after 15 years of thievery.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Written by
Bill Stratton
Produced by
Phillip Cates
Music by
Paul Chihara

Everyone

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Facts

February 17, 1986 · 2 h 0 min · PG

Released
February 17, 1986
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
TV Movie, Action, Drama, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Pinkerton Detective, Bank Robbery, Leeroy Jenkins +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James?"

Questions about The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James?

In the United States, The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James streams on Prime, fuboTV, YouTube, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Shout! Factory TV, and Fawesome. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.2).

Is The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James okay for kids?

PGViolence

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

What tropes does The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James use?

Pinkerton DetectiveBank RobberyLeeroy JenkinsReckless Gun UsageThe Gunfighter WannabeNon-Protagonist ResolverAxe Before EnteringTrain JobNever Trust a TitleAn Arm and a LegFlowery InsultsSesquipedalian Loquaciousnessand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Pinkerton Detective, Bank Robbery, and Leeroy Jenkins.