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The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James

1986·Movie
2h 0min·PG
59
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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, a real life story, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

They shot their way into American history.

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. Frank is shown to be a book-loving and family-oriented man, while brother Jesse is a money-hungry womanizer. The movie follows their lives through Jesse's death at the hands of the "rotten little coward" Bob Ford and Frank's death in 1892.
Historical WesternOutlaw SagaBiographical DramaCharacter StudyFrontier CrimeBrotherly ConflictPeriod PieceGritty DramaPost-Civil War

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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

The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

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

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James rated?

PGViolence

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

How long is The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James?

2 h 0 min

The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James runs 2 h 0 min.

Is The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James?

6ATCACHDELIUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James, including Pinkerton Detective, Bank Robbery, Leeroy Jenkins.