Wild Bill
Seen it?1995 | 98 min | Western
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 39% audience score, it's a mixed bag. 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
- Great for people who'll be looking things up afterwards and western fans. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Biopic about famous gunslinger Wild Bill Hickock. The early career of legendary lawman is telescoped and culminates in his relocation in Deadwood and a reunion with Calamity Jane.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
46% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
Our audience score: 39%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$30 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 55K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Walter Hill
- Jeff BridgesWild Bill Hickok
- Ellen BarkinCalamity Jane
- John HurtCharley Prince
- Diane LaneSusannah Moore
- Keith CarradineBuffalo Bill Cody
- David ArquetteJack McCall
- Christina ApplegateLurline
- Bruce DernWill Plummer
- James GammonCalifornia Joe
- Marjoe GortnerPreacher