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Under Western Stars

1938·Movie
1h 5min·NR
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–40%

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Under Western Stars fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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

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About

A NEW SINGING -ACTION WESTERN STAR FLASHES ACROSS THE SCREEN!

In his starring debut, Roy gets elected to Congress in order to bring water to the ranchers in his district. In Washington, he learns he needs the backing of a key congressman and gets that man to go west for an inspection trip. When the congressman is initially unimpressed, Roy gets the inspection party stranded without water to show the true conditions.
Classic WesternFeel-GoodPolitical OptimismRural AmericaSimple StoryNostalgicFamily-FriendlyEarly Roy Rogers

Crew

Directed by:
Joseph Kane
Written by:
Betty Burbridge, Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan
Produced by:
Sol C. Siegel
Composed by:
Eddie Cherkose, Jack Lawrence, Charles Rosoff

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Under Western Stars legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuHooplaFlixHousePure Flix

Under Western Stars is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, FlixHouse, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Under Western Stars worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Under Western Stars rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Under Western Stars?

1 h 5 min

Under Western Stars runs 1 h 5 min.

What language is Under Western Stars in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Under Western Stars?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Under Western Stars in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Under Western Stars use?

Blasting It Out of Their HandsDroste ImageFat Best FriendNew Old WestEarly-Installment WeirdnessMeet CuteAs You KnowGilligan CutCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveB-MovieVideo CreditsSpinning Paperand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Under Western Stars, including Blasting It Out of Their Hands, Droste Image, Fat Best Friend.