Two Rode Together
Seen it?1961 | 109 min | Western
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. 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 most people. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Two tough westerners bring home a group of settlers who have spent years as Comanche hostages.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 44K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Ford
- James StewartMarshal Guthrie McCabe
- Richard WidmarkFirst Lt. Jim Gary
- Shirley JonesMarty Purcell
- Linda CristalElena de la Madriaga
- Andy DevineSgt. Darius P. Posey
- John McIntireMajor Frazer
- Paul BirchJudge Edward Purcell
- Willis BoucheyMr. Harry J. Wringle
- Henry BrandonChief Quanah Parker
- Harry Carey Jr.Ortho Clegg