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Shane

Seen it?

1953 | 118 min | Drama, Western

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar, it made about 6 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

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 Dances with Wolves or 3:10 to Yuma, 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 1 hr 58 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smouldering settler and rancher conflict forces him to act.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Cinematography – Color. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars, 2 BAFTAs and 1 DGA Award. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $20 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 249K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by George Stevens

  • Alan LaddShane
  • Jean ArthurMarian Starrett
  • Van HeflinJoe Starrett
  • Brandon De WildeJoey Starrett
  • Jack PalanceJack Wilson
  • Ben JohnsonChris Calloway
  • Edgar BuchananFred Lewis
  • Emile MeyerRufus Ryker
  • Elisha Cook Jr.Frank 'Stonewall' Torrey
  • Douglas SpencerAxel 'Swede' Shipstead