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Stagecoach

1939·Movie
1h 36min·G
IMDb7.8Metacritic937.5Rotten Tomatoes100%86%

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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography10
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A powerful story of nine strange people.

A group of people traveling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo, and learn something about each other in the process.
Classic WesternSuspenseful JourneyCharacter-Driven DramaFrontier ActionEnsemble CastMorality PlayIconic CinematographyTense ShowdownSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
John Ford, Yakima Canutt, Lowell J. Farrell
Written by:
Dudley Nichols, Ernest Haycox
Produced by:
John Ford, Walter Wanger, Daniel Keefe
Composed by:
Robert Parrish, Danny Borzage, Boris Morros

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Stagecoach

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Stagecoach legally?

PrimefuboTVHBO MaxPhiloThe RokuHooplaCriterionFandor

Stagecoach is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandor, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Stagecoach worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 93). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stagecoach rated?

GViolence

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

How long is Stagecoach?

1 h 36 min

Stagecoach runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Stagecoach?

Critics97
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Stagecoach higher (97) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Stagecoach a box office hit?

Budget$531,374
Box office$1 million

Yes. It cost about $531,374 to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Stagecoach in?

EnglishSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch Stagecoach?

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

What tropes does Stagecoach use?

Chase FightMorally Bankrupt BankerU.S. MarshalGive Me a SwordStealing from the TillCalling Shot GunJerkassRunning GagEstablishing Character MomentThe Savage IndianMoral GuardiansOh, Crap!and 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Stagecoach, including Chase Fight, Morally Bankrupt Banker, U.S. Marshal.