Bronco Billy
Seen it?1980 | 116 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it was a solid box office hit, though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Misfits, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard luck and waning interest.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$25 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 50K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Clint Eastwood
- Clint EastwoodBronco Billy
- Sondra LockeAntoinette Lily
- Geoffrey LewisJohn Arlington
- Scatman CrothersDoc Lynch
- Bill McKinneyLefty LeBow
- Sam BottomsLeonard James
- Dan VadisChief Big Eagle
- Sierra PecheurLorraine Running Water
- Walter BarnesSheriff Dix
- Woodrow ParfreyDr. Canterbury