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The Ox-Bow Incident

1943·Movie
1h 16min·NR
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes90%91%

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fuboTV

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Society, history, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Lynch law rules the mob!

A posse discovers a trio of men they suspect of murder and cow theft and are split between handing them over to the law or lynching them on the spot.
Western NoirVigilante JusticeMob MentalitySocial CommentaryHistorical DramaTense AtmosphereMoral AmbiguityBleak OutlookClassic Film

Crew

Directed by:
William A. Wellman, James Tinling, Otto Lang
Written by:
Walter Van Tilburg Clark, Lamar Trotti
Produced by:
Lamar Trotti, William Goetz
Composed by:
Cyril J. Mockridge, Roger Heman Sr., Conrad Salinger

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Ox-Bow Incident

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ox-Bow Incident legally?

fuboTV

The Ox-Bow Incident is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. 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 The Ox-Bow Incident worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ox-Bow Incident rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is The Ox-Bow Incident?

1 h 16 min

The Ox-Bow Incident runs 1 h 16 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Ox-Bow Incident?

Critics90
Audiences86

Yes. Critics average 90 and audiences 86 out of 100, so both groups see The Ox-Bow Incident much the same way.

What language is The Ox-Bow Incident in?

EnglishSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch The Ox-Bow Incident?

8AUBRCAFRJPNLNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ox-Bow Incident in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ox-Bow Incident use?

My God, What Have I Done?Vigilante ExecutionDowner EndingBook Ends"Well Done, Son" GuyJerk with a Heart of GoldBig Bad EnsembleCentral ThemeAcquitted Too LateOh, Crap!Ensemble CastVomit Discretion Shotand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for The Ox-Bow Incident, including My God, What Have I Done?, Vigilante Execution, Downer Ending.