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Wyatt Earp

Seen it?

1994 | 191 min | Western, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (31% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Silverado or Open Range, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 11 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It's long: 3 hr 11 min.
  • It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

From Wichita to Dodge City, to the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Wyatt Earp is taught that nothing matters more than family and the law. Joined by his brothers and Doc Holliday, Earp wages war on the dreaded Clanton and McLaury gangs.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.. Plus: "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $25 million worldwide on a $63 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 280K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lawrence Kasdan

  • Kevin CostnerWyatt Earp
  • Dennis QuaidDoc Holliday
  • Gene HackmanNicholas Earp
  • David AndrewsJames Earp
  • Linden AshbyMorgan Earp
  • Jeff FaheyIke Clanton
  • Joanna GoingJosie Marcus
  • Mark HarmonSheriff Johnny Behan
  • Michael MadsenVirgil Earp
  • Catherine O'HaraAllie Earp