Tombstone
Seen it?1993 | 130 min | Western, Action
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10). 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 action fans. If you loved Bone Tomahawk, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Legendary marshal Wyatt Earp, now a weary gunfighter, joins his brothers Morgan and Virgil to pursue their collective fortune in the thriving mining town of Tombstone. But Earp is forced to don a badge again and get help from his notorious pal Doc Holliday when a gang of renegade brigands and rustlers begins terrorizing the town.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$73 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 903K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Bone Tomahawk Saturday SpecialAlso stars Kurt Russell, in another western, and a Saturday Special.
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral Saturday SpecialAnother western that's easy to miss.
3:10 to Yuma Saturday SpecialAnother western, and a Saturday Special.
In a Valley of Violence
Sunday Safe BetAnother action film, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
The Harder They Fall Saturday SpecialAnother western, and a Saturday Special.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by George P. Cosmatos
- Kurt RussellWyatt Earp
- Val KilmerDoc Holliday
- Michael BiehnJohnny Ringo
- Powers BootheCurly Bill
- Robert John BurkeFrank McLaury
- Dana DelanyJosephine
- Sam ElliottVirgil Earp
- Stephen LangIke Clanton
- Terry O'QuinnMayor Clum
- Joanna PaculaKate