The Legend of the Lone Ranger
Seen it?1981 | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Western
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 5 times its budget. 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 action fans. If you loved True Grit or News of the World, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It picked up 3 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.
When the young Texas Ranger, John Reid, is the sole survivor of an ambush arranged by the militaristic outlaw leader, Butch Cavendich, he is rescued by an old childhood Comanche friend, Tonto. When he recovers from his wounds, he dedicates his life to fighting the evil that Cavendich represents. To this end, John Reid becomes the great masked western hero, The Lone Ranger. With the help of Tonto, the pair go to rescue President Grant when Cavendich takes him hostage.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. "Won" 3 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$97 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 41K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by William A. Fraker
- Klinton SpilsburyThe Lone Ranger / John Reid
- Christopher LloydMaj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish
- Matt ClarkSheriff Wiatt
- Juanin ClayAmy Striker
- Jason RobardsPresident Ulysses S. Grant
- John Bennett PerryRanger Captain Dan Reid
- David HaywardRanger Collins
- Richard FarnsworthWild Bill Hickok
- Michael HorseTonto
- Marc GilpinYoung John Reid