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Junior Bonner

1972Movie1 h 40 minPG

DramaWestern
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes91%62%

A wholesome, moving western movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Steve McQueen going down his own road, tougher than ever, as "Junior Bonner"

With his bronco-busting career on its last legs, Junior Bonner heads to his hometown to try his luck in the annual rodeo. But his fond childhood memories are shattered when he finds his family torn apart by his greedy brother and hard-drinking father.

Feels like

  • Rodeo
  • Family Drama
  • Small-Town America
  • Nostalgic
  • Character-Driven
  • Melancholy
  • 1970s
  • Bittersweet

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Sam Peckinpah
Written by
Jeb Rosebrook
Produced by
Joe Wizan
Music by
Jerry Fielding

Everyone

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Facts

July 21, 1972 · 1 h 40 min · PG

Released
July 21, 1972
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Western, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Junior Bonner?"

Questions about Junior Bonner

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Junior Bonner?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Junior Bonner worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Is Junior Bonner okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Junior Bonner plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.