The Lone Ranger
Seen it?2013 | 149 min | Action, Adventure, Western
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but just 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
The Texas Rangers chase down a gang of outlaws led by Butch Cavendish, but the gang ambushes the Rangers, seemingly killing them all. One survivor is found, however, by an American Indian named Tonto, who nurses him back to health. The Ranger, donning a mask and riding a white stallion named Silver, teams up with Tonto to bring the unscrupulous gang and others of that ilk to justice.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
31% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$261 million worldwide on a $215 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 325K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gore Verbinski
- Johnny DeppTonto
- Armie HammerJohn Reid / The Lone Ranger
- Tom WilkinsonCole
- William FichtnerButch Cavendish
- Helena Bonham CarterRed Harrington
- Barry PepperFuller
- James Badge DaleDan Reid
- Ruth WilsonRebecca Reid
- Leon RippyCollins
- Stephen RootHabberman