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McCabe & Mrs. Miller

Name: McCabe & Mrs. Miller
Genre: Drama, Western
Released: 1971-07-08
Cast: Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, René Auberjonois, William Devane, John Schuck

1971 | 120 min | Drama, Western

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 loves a strong drama. If you loved The Power of the Dog or The Revenant, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A gambler and a prostitute become thriving business partners in a remote Old West mining town until a large corporation arrives on the scene.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 93 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 BAFTA and 1 WGA Award.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 124K people sought it out in the past year