The Reivers
Seen it?1969 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Last Detail or Road to Perdition, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
In turn-of-the-century Mississippi, an 11-year-old boy comes of age as two mischievous adult friends talk him into sneaking the family car out for a trip to Memphis and a series of adventures.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mark Rydell
- Steve McQueenBoon Hogganbeck
- Sharon FarrellCorrie
- Ruth WhiteMiss Reba
- Michael ConstantineMr. Binford
- Clifton JamesButch Lovemaiden
- Juano HernándezUncle Possum
- Lonny ChapmanMaury McCaslin
- Will GeerBoss
- Rupert CrosseNed McCaslin
- Mitch VogelLucius