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Jeremiah Johnson

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1972 | 108 min | Western

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 14 times its budget 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 most people. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Easygoing.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

While slowly adapting to the grueling life of a mountain man in the Rocky Mountains, Jeremiah Johnson encounters the Crow and Flathead tribes as well as hunters, trappers and settlers, all of whom call these mountains home.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $45 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 302K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sydney Pollack

  • Robert RedfordJeremiah Johnson
  • Will GeerBear Claw
  • Delle BoltonSwan
  • Josh AlbeeCaleb
  • Joaquín MartínezPaints His Shirt Red
  • Allyn Ann McLerieCrazy Woman
  • Stefan GieraschDel Gue
  • Richard AngarolaChief Two-Tongues Lebeaux
  • Paul BenedictReverend Lindquist
  • Charles TynerRobidoux