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The Iron Horse

1925Movie2 h 29 min

DramaWestern
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes73%78%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes73%78%

Summary

Brandon, a surveyor, dreams of building a railway to the west. He sets off with his son, Davy, to survey a route.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
John Ford
Written by
Charles Kenyon, Charles Darnton, John Russell
Produced by
John Ford
Music by
Erno Rapee

Everyone

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Facts

October 4, 1925 · 2 h 29 min · Violence

Released
October 4, 1925
Runtime
2 h 29 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Western, Drama, History, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Available in
139 countries

Tropes

Title Drop, Redemption Equals Death, Red Right Hand +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Iron Horse?"

Questions about The Iron Horse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Iron Horse worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 73%).

Is The Iron Horse okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Iron Horse good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightKidsAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 3 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.