The Ox-Bow Incident
Seen it?1943 | 76 min | Western
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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. If you loved My Darling Clementine, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1943: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A posse discovers a trio of men they suspect of murder and cow theft and are split between handing them over to the law or lynching them on the spot.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William A. Wellman
- Henry FondaGil Carter
- Dana AndrewsDonald Martin
- Mary Beth HughesRose Mapen/Rose Swanson
- Anthony QuinnJuan Martínez/Francisco Morez
- William EytheGerald Tetley
- Harry MorganArt Croft
- Jane DarwellMa Grier
- Matt BriggsJudge Daniel Tyler
- Harry DavenportArthur Davies
- Frank ConroyMaj. Tetley