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Joe Kidd

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1972 | 88 min | Western, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. 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 High Plains Drifter or Hell or High Water, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 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.

A band of Mexicans find their U. S. land claims denied and all the records destroyed in a courthouse fire. Their leader, Louis Chama, encourages them to use force to regain their land. A wealthy landowner wanting the same decides to hire a gang of killers with Joe Kidd to track Chama.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 78K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Sturges

  • Clint EastwoodJoe Kidd
  • Robert DuvallFrank Harlan
  • John SaxonLuis Chama
  • Don StroudLamarr Simms
  • Stella GarciaHelen Sanchez
  • James WainwrightMingo
  • Paul KosloRoy
  • Gregory WalcottMitchell
  • Dick Van PattenHotel Manager
  • Lynne MartaElma