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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

1969Movie1 h 51 minPG

CrimeWestern
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic668.1Rotten Tomatoes89%92%

A cathartic, nostalgic western movie about history and crime, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Not that it matters, but most of it is true.

As the west rapidly becomes civilized, a pair of outlaws in 1890s Wyoming find themselves pursued by a posse and decide to flee to South America in hopes of evading the law.

Feels like

  • Buddy Western Classic
  • Irresistible Chemistry
  • Melancholic End of an Era
  • Witty Banter
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Romanticized Outlaw Life
  • Visually Stunning Landscapes
  • Tragic yet Uplifting
  • Golden Age Hollywood Charm

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
George Roy Hill
Written by
William Goldman
Produced by
John Foreman
Music by
Burt Bacharach

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Facts

September 23, 1969 · 1 h 51 min · PG

Released
September 23, 1969
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Western, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$102 million
Available in
82 countries

Tropes

Deadpan Snarker, Groin Attack, Inexperienced Killer +9

  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Groin Attack
  • Inexperienced Killer
  • Twilight of the Old West
  • Hand Gagging
  • Asymmetric Dilemma
  • Klingon Promotion
  • Atomic F-Bomb
  • Run for the Border
  • "Not Making This Up" Disclaimer
  • Wanted Meter
  • Scarily Competent Tracker

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid?"

Questions about Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

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Where can I stream Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid?

PhiloHistory VaultTCMA&E Crime Central

In the United States, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid streams on Philo, History Vault, TCM, and A&E Crime Central. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 58 other countries.

Is Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 66).

Is there a sequel to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid?

  1. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
  2. Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979).

Is Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

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

Will Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$102 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $102 million worldwide, 17.1 times its budget.