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The Kentuckian

1955Movie1 h 44 minNR

Western
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic41–Rotten Tomatoes14%41%
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic41–Rotten Tomatoes14%41%

Summary

A frontiersman and his son fight to build a new home in Texas.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Burt Lancaster
Written by
A.B. Guthrie Jr., Felix Holt
Produced by
Harold Hecht
Music by
Bernard Herrmann, Roy Webb

Everyone

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Facts

July 22, 1955 · 1 h 44 min · NR

Released
July 22, 1955
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
75 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Kentuckian?"

Questions about The Kentuckian

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Kentuckian?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel

In the United States, The Kentuckian streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, and ScreenPix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is The Kentuckian worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (28).

Is The Kentuckian okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Kentuckian?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Kentuckian good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.