The Virginian
Seen it?1929 | 91 min | Western
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1929: an older pace and style.
A good-natured cowboy who is romancing the new schoolmarm has a crisis of conscience when he discovers his best friend is engaged in cattle rustling.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- 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 impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Victor Fleming
- Gary CooperThe Virginian
- Walter HustonTrampas
- Richard ArlenSteven 'Steve'
- Mary BrianMolly Stark Wood
- Helen WareMrs. 'Ma' Taylor
- Chester ConklinUncle 'Pa' Hughey
- Eugene Pallette'Honey' Wiggin
- Victor PotelNebrasky
- E.H. CalvertJudge Henry