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El Dorado

1966·Movie
2h 6min·G
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

It's the big one with the big two!

Cole Thornton, a gunfighter for hire, joins forces with an old friend, Sheriff J.P. Harrah. Together with a fighter and a gambler, they help a rancher and his family fight a rival rancher that is trying to steal their water.
Classic WesternGunfighter FilmJohn WayneRobert MitchumHoward HawksRival RanchersFriendship and LoyaltyAction & AdventureOld West Justice

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about El Dorado

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream El Dorado legally?

El Dorado is included with a subscription to fuboTV and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is El Dorado worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is El Dorado rated?

GViolence

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

How long is El Dorado?

2 h 6 min

El Dorado runs 2 h 6 min.

Is El Dorado based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on El Dorado?

Critics91
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate El Dorado higher (91) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was El Dorado a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$6 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is El Dorado in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch El Dorado?

82ADAEALAOARATAUAZBABEBFBGBOBR+68

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for El Dorado in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does El Dorado use?

Hideous Hangover CureSawed-Off ShotgunAgonizing Stomach WoundFake ShempProfessional GamblerCattle BaronHeterosexual Life-PartnersInformed AbilityThe AlcoholicHollywood DarknessPolice Are UselessA Real Man Is a Killerand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 storytelling tropes for El Dorado, including Hideous Hangover Cure, Sawed-Off Shotgun, Agonizing Stomach Wound.