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Lonely are the Brave

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1962 | 107 min | Western, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Rio Bravo or Dances with Wolves, 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 47 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1962: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A fiercely independent cowboy arranges to have himself locked up in jail in order to then escape with an old friend who has been sentenced to the penitentiary.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 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 48K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Miller

  • Kirk DouglasJohn W. "Jack" Burns
  • Gena RowlandsJerry Bondi
  • Walter MatthauSheriff Morey Johnson
  • Michael KanePaul Bondi
  • Carroll O'ConnorHinton
  • William SchallertHarry
  • George KennedyDeputy Sheriff Gutierrez
  • Karl SwensonRev. Hoskins
  • William MimsFirst Deputy Arraigning Burns
  • Martín GarralagaOld Man