3:10 to Yuma
Seen it?1957 | 92 min | Western, Drama, Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Rio Bravo or Dances with Wolves, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Dan Evans, a small time farmer, is hired to escort Ben Wade, a dangerous outlaw, to Yuma. As Evans and Wade wait for the 3:10 train to Yuma, Wade's gang is racing to free him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 115K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Delmer Daves
- Glenn FordBen Wade
- Van HeflinDan Evans
- Felicia FarrEmmy
- Leora DanaMrs. Alice Evans
- Henry JonesAlex Potter
- Richard JaeckelCharlie Prince
- Robert EmhardtMr. Butterfield
- Sheridan ComerateBob Moons
- George MitchellBartender
- Robert EllensteinErnie Collins