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The Misfits

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1961 | 124 min | Drama, Romance, Western

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved Shane or Giant, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

While filing for a divorce, beautiful ex-stripper Roslyn Taber ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland and former World War II aviator Guido Racanelli. The two men instantly become infatuated with Roslyn and, on a whim, the three decide to move into Guido's half-finished desert home together. When grizzled ex-rodeo rider Perce Howland arrives, the unlikely foursome strike up a business capturing wild horses.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $8 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 246K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Huston

  • Clark GableGay Langland
  • Marilyn MonroeRoslyn Taber
  • Montgomery CliftPerce Howland
  • Thelma RitterIsabelle Steers
  • Eli WallachGuido
  • James BartonFletcher's Grandfather
  • Kevin McCarthyRaymond Taber
  • Estelle WinwoodChurch Fundraiser in Bar
  • Rex BellOld Cowboy (uncredited)
  • John Huston(uncredited)