Best Western Movies

Best Western Movies on 123movies serve up dust, duels, and deadeye stares — where every showdown could be your last. The Best Western Movies in this section bring outlaw legends, frontier grit, and shootouts that rattle your bones. These stories ride hard through lawless lands, with grit in every frame and stakes as high as the noon sun. Saddle up and stream the wild — only on 123movies.

Dead for a Dollar Dead for a Dollar 5.4 1h 47min
Dead for a Dollar
IMDb: 5.4
1h 47min

1897. Dead for a Dollar follows veteran bounty hunter Max Borlund deep into Mexico where he encounters professional gambler and outlaw Joe Cribbens—a sworn enemy who Max sent to prison…

Old Henry Old Henry 7.3 1h 39min
Old Henry
IMDb: 7.3
1h 39min

A widowed farmer and his son warily take in a mysterious, injured man with a satchel of cash. When a posse of men claiming to be the law come for…

The Power of the Dog The Power of the Dog 6.8 2h 6min
The Power of the Dog
IMDb: 6.8
2h 6min

Set in the 1920s Montana, this film explores the complex dynamics between two brothers, Phil and George Burbank, who run a successful ranch. The arrival of George’s new wife, Rose,…

The Longest Ride The Longest Ride 7.0 2h 3min
The Longest Ride
IMDb: 7
2h 3min

Directed by George Tillman Jr., this romantic drama intertwines the lives of a young couple, Sophia and Luke, with the memories of an elderly man named Ira. As Sophia, an…

Django Unchained Django Unchained 8.5 2h 45min
Django Unchained
IMDb: 8.5
2h 45min

Set in the antebellum South, this film follows the journey of a freed slave, Django, who teams up with a German bounty hunter, Dr. King Schultz, to rescue his wife…

True Grit True Grit 7.6 1h 50min
True Grit
IMDb: 7.6
1h 50min

In this gripping Western drama, a determined 14-year-old girl enlists the help of a tough U.S. Marshal to track down her father’s murderer. The film stars Jeff Bridges, Hailee Steinfeld,…

310 to Yuma 310 to Yuma 7.6 2h 2min
310 to Yuma
IMDb: 7.6
2h 2min

In this gripping Western directed by James Mangold, a struggling rancher, played by Christian Bale, agrees to escort a notorious outlaw, portrayed by Russell Crowe, to a train that will…

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford 7.5 2h 40min
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
IMDb: 7.5
2h 40min

Set in the late 19th century, this film delves into the complex relationship between the infamous outlaw Jesse James, played by Brad Pitt, and his eventual betrayer, Robert Ford, portrayed…

Lone Star Lone Star 7.4 2h 15min
Lone Star
IMDb: 7.4
2h 15min

In this intricate drama directed by John Sayles, a small-town Texas sheriff, played by Chris Cooper, investigates a decades-old murder after a skeleton is discovered in the desert. The film…

Dead Man Dead Man 7.5 2h 1min
Dead Man
IMDb: 7.5
2h 1min

In this 1995 film directed by Jim Jarmusch, a man named William Blake, played by Johnny Depp, embarks on a surreal journey through the American frontier after a series of…

Tombstone Tombstone 7.8 2h 10min
Tombstone
IMDb: 7.8
2h 10min

Set in the tumultuous American West of the late 19th century, this film follows the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp, played by Kurt Russell, as he attempts to retire peacefully in…

Unforgiven Unforgiven 8.2 2h 10min
Unforgiven
IMDb: 8.2
2h 10min

Set in the late 19th century, this Western drama follows the story of a retired gunslinger, played by Clint Eastwood, who is reluctantly drawn back into his old life for…

Dances with Wolves Dances with Wolves 8.0 3h 1min
Dances with Wolves
IMDb: 8
3h 1min

Set during the American Civil War, this film follows Lieutenant John J. Dunbar, played by Kevin Costner, who also directed the movie. Dunbar is assigned to a remote western outpost,…

The Shootist The Shootist 7.6 1h 40min
The Shootist
IMDb: 7.6
1h 40min

In this 1976 Western directed by Don Siegel, John Wayne stars as an aging gunfighter named J.B. Books, who learns he has terminal cancer. Seeking to spend his final days…

The Outlaw Josey Wales The Outlaw Josey Wales 7.8 2h 15min
The Outlaw Josey Wales
IMDb: 7.8
2h 15min

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this film follows a Missouri farmer who becomes an outlaw after his family is brutally murdered by Union soldiers. As he…

Blazing Saddles Blazing Saddles 7.7 1h 33min
Blazing Saddles
IMDb: 7.7
1h 33min

A town—where everyone seems to be named Johnson—stands in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, robber baron Hedley Lemar sends his henchmen to make life…

Jeremiah Johnson Jeremiah Johnson 7.6 1h 48min
Jeremiah Johnson
IMDb: 7.6
1h 48min

Set in the mid-19th century, this film follows a disillusioned Mexican-American War veteran who seeks solitude in the Rocky Mountains, aiming to live as a hermit. As he learns to…

The New Land The New Land 8.0 1h 42min
The New Land
IMDb: 8
1h 42min

This 1971 film, directed by Jan Troell, continues the epic saga of Swedish immigrants in America, focusing on the challenges and triumphs they face as they attempt to build a…

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Duck, You Sucker Duck, You Sucker 7.6 2h 18min
Duck, You Sucker
IMDb: 7.6
2h 18min

Set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution, this film follows the unlikely partnership between an Irish explosives expert, played by James Coburn, and a Mexican bandit, portrayed by Rod…

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McCabe & Mrs. Miller McCabe & Mrs. Miller 7.6 2min
McCabe & Mrs. Miller
IMDb: 7.6
2min

Set in the early 20th century, this film follows the story of a charismatic gambler, played by Warren Beatty, who partners with a savvy businesswoman, portrayed by Julie Christie, to…

Little Big Man Little Big Man 7.5 2h 19min
Little Big Man
IMDb: 7.5
2h 19min

This 1970 film, directed by Arthur Penn, follows the life of Jack Crabb, a 121-year-old man who recounts his extraordinary life story, spanning from his upbringing by Native Americans to…

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 8.0 1h 50min
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
IMDb: 8
1h 50min

Set in the waning days of the Old West, this film follows the exploits of two charming outlaws, played by Paul Newman and Robert Redford, as they navigate a series…

The Wild Bunch The Wild Bunch 7.9 2h 15min
The Wild Bunch
IMDb: 7.9
2h 15min

Set against the backdrop of the fading American frontier in 1913, this film follows a group of aging outlaws as they attempt one last big score before retiring. Led by…

Once Upon a Time in the West Once Upon a Time in the West 8.5 2h 46min
Once Upon a Time in the West
IMDb: 8.5
2h 46min

Set against the backdrop of the American frontier, this classic Western film weaves a tale of revenge, greed, and redemption. The story follows a mysterious harmonica-playing gunslinger, played by Charles…

Hang ’em High Hang ’em High 7.0 1h 54min
Hang ’em High
IMDb: 7
1h 54min

In this 1968 Western film directed by Ted Post, a man named Jed Cooper, played by Clint Eastwood, narrowly escapes a wrongful hanging and sets out to bring the vigilantes…

The Great Silence The Great Silence 7.7 1h 45min
The Great Silence
IMDb: 7.7
1h 45min

Set against the stark, snow-covered landscapes of Utah, this 1968 Spaghetti Western follows a mute gunslinger named Silence, played by Jean-Louis Trintignant, as he confronts a group of ruthless bounty…

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El Dorado El Dorado 7.5 2h 6min
El Dorado
IMDb: 7.5
2h 6min

In this classic Western directed by Howard Hawks, a seasoned gunfighter, played by John Wayne, teams up with an old friend, portrayed by Robert Mitchum, who is now a sheriff…

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 8.8 2h 58min
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
IMDb: 8.8
2h 58min

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this iconic spaghetti western follows the intersecting paths of three gunslingers, each driven by their own motives to find a hidden…

Django Django 7.2 1h 31min
Django
IMDb: 7.2
1h 31min

In this classic Spaghetti Western, a mysterious gunslinger, played by Franco Nero, arrives in a desolate town caught in the crossfire between two warring factions. As he drags a coffin…

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For a Few Dollars More For a Few Dollars More 8.2 2h 12min
For a Few Dollars More
IMDb: 8.2
2h 12min

Two bounty hunters are in pursuit of ”El Indio,” one of the most wanted fugitives in the western territories, and his gang.

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A Fistful of Dollars A Fistful of Dollars 7.9 1h 39min
A Fistful of Dollars
IMDb: 7.9
1h 39min

In this iconic Spaghetti Western, a mysterious drifter, played by Clint Eastwood, arrives in a small town torn apart by a power struggle between two rival families. With his cunning…

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Ride the High Country Ride the High Country 7.4 1h 34min
Ride the High Country
IMDb: 7.4
1h 34min

In this classic Western directed by Sam Peckinpah, two aging former lawmen, played by Randolph Scott and Joel McCrea, are hired to transport a shipment of gold from a remote…

Lonely Are the Brave Lonely Are the Brave 7.5 1h 47min
Lonely Are the Brave
IMDb: 7.5
1h 47min

In this 1962 film, a rugged cowboy named Jack Burns, played by Kirk Douglas, finds himself at odds with the encroaching modern world as he attempts to break his friend…

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 8.1 2h 3min
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
IMDb: 8.1
2h 3min

In this classic Western, a U.S. senator returns to a small town for a funeral and recounts the story of his rise to prominence, which began with a confrontation with…

The Magnificent Seven The Magnificent Seven 7.7 2h 8min
The Magnificent Seven
IMDb: 7.7
2h 8min

In this classic Western directed by John Sturges, a small Mexican village is terrorized by a group of bandits, prompting the villagers to hire seven American gunmen to protect them….

Rio Bravo Rio Bravo 8.0 2h 21min
Rio Bravo
IMDb: 8
2h 21min

In this classic Western directed by Howard Hawks, a small-town sheriff, played by John Wayne, finds himself in a tense standoff as he attempts to keep a dangerous criminal in…

The Big Country The Big Country 7.9 2h 46min
The Big Country
IMDb: 7.9
2h 46min

In this 1958 Western epic, a retired sea captain, played by Gregory Peck, arrives in the American West to marry his fiancĂ©e, only to find himself embroiled in a bitter…

3:10 to Yuma 3:10 to Yuma 7.6 1h 32min
3:10 to Yuma
IMDb: 7.6
1h 32min

In this classic Western directed by Delmer Daves, a struggling rancher is tasked with escorting a notorious outlaw to justice, testing his resolve and moral compass. The film stars Glenn…

Giant Giant 7.6 3h 21min
Giant
IMDb: 7.6
3h 21min

Set against the sprawling backdrop of Texas, this epic drama chronicles the lives of a wealthy ranching family over several decades, exploring themes of love, rivalry, and social change. The…

The Searchers The Searchers 7.8 1h 59min
The Searchers
IMDb: 7.8
1h 59min

Set in the post-Civil War era, this classic Western follows the relentless quest of Ethan Edwards, played by John Wayne, as he searches for his kidnapped niece across the vast…

Bad Day at Black Rock Bad Day at Black Rock 7.7 1h 21min
Bad Day at Black Rock
IMDb: 7.7
1h 21min

In this gripping 1954 thriller, a mysterious one-armed stranger arrives in a small, isolated desert town, uncovering dark secrets and stirring up tension among the residents. The film stars Spencer…

Johnny Guitar Johnny Guitar 7.6 1h 50min
Johnny Guitar
IMDb: 7.6
1h 50min

In this 1954 Western directed by Nicholas Ray, a strong-willed saloon owner named Vienna, played by Joan Crawford, finds herself embroiled in a tense conflict with a local posse led…

Shane Shane 7.6 1h 58min
Shane
IMDb: 7.6
1h 58min

Set against the backdrop of the American frontier, this classic Western film follows a mysterious gunslinger who becomes embroiled in a conflict between homesteaders and a ruthless cattle baron. The…

High Noon High Noon 7.9 1h 25min
High Noon
IMDb: 7.9
1h 25min

Set in the Old West, this classic film follows Marshal Will Kane, played by Gary Cooper, as he faces a moral and existential crisis on the day of his retirement….

Winchester ’73 Winchester ’73 7.6 1h 32min
Winchester ’73
IMDb: 7.6
1h 32min

Set in the Old West, this classic film follows the journey of a prized rifle as it changes hands through a series of dramatic events, impacting the lives of those…

The Gunfighter The Gunfighter 7.7 1h 25min
The Gunfighter
IMDb: 7.7
1h 25min

In this classic Western directed by Henry King, Gregory Peck stars as a weary gunslinger seeking a peaceful life away from his violent past. As he attempts to reconnect with…

Red River Red River 7.7 2h 13min
Red River
IMDb: 7.7
2h 13min

In this classic Western, the story follows a determined cattleman, played by John Wayne, as he embarks on a perilous cattle drive from Texas to Missouri, facing numerous challenges along…

Fort Apache Fort Apache 7.4 2h 8min
Fort Apache
IMDb: 7.4
2h 8min

Directed by John Ford, this 1948 Western film explores the tensions between U.S. Cavalry officers and Native American tribes in the post-Civil War era. The story follows a newly assigned,…

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre The Treasure of the Sierra Madre 8.2 2h 6min
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
IMDb: 8.2
2h 6min

Set against the backdrop of 1920s Mexico, this gripping tale follows three down-and-out Americans who embark on a perilous journey to find gold in the Sierra Madre mountains. The film…

My Darling Clementine My Darling Clementine 7.7 1h 37min
My Darling Clementine
IMDb: 7.7
1h 37min

Directed by the legendary John Ford, this classic Western film follows the story of Wyatt Earp, played by Henry Fonda, as he becomes the marshal of Tombstone, Arizona, and seeks…

The Ox-Bow Incident The Ox-Bow Incident 8.0 1h 15min
The Ox-Bow Incident
IMDb: 8
1h 15min

Set in the American West, this gripping drama follows two drifters, played by Henry Fonda and Harry Morgan, who become embroiled in a posse’s quest for justice after a local…

The Mark of Zorro The Mark of Zorro 7.5 1h 34min
The Mark of Zorro
IMDb: 7.5
1h 34min

In this classic swashbuckling adventure, a young nobleman named Don Diego Vega returns to Spanish California to find his home under the oppressive rule of a corrupt governor. By day,…

The Westerner The Westerner 7.3 1h 40min
The Westerner
IMDb: 7.3
1h 40min

Set in the tumultuous backdrop of the American frontier, this 1940 film directed by William Wyler explores the tense relationship between a wandering cowboy and the infamous Judge Roy Bean,…

Destry Rides Again Destry Rides Again 7.6 1h 35min
Destry Rides Again
IMDb: 7.6
1h 35min

In this classic Western film directed by George Marshall, a small frontier town plagued by corruption and lawlessness finds an unlikely hero in the form of a mild-mannered deputy sheriff….

Stagecoach Stagecoach 7.8 1h 36min
Stagecoach
IMDb: 7.8
1h 36min

Set against the backdrop of the American frontier, this classic Western follows a diverse group of passengers traveling by stagecoach through dangerous Apache territory. Directed by the legendary John Ford,…

Way Out West Way Out West 7.6 1h 6min
Way Out West
IMDb: 7.6
1h 6min

In this classic 1937 comedy, the beloved duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy embark on a whimsical adventure in the Wild West. Tasked with delivering the deed to a valuable…

The Wind The Wind 8.0 1h 35min
The Wind
IMDb: 8
1h 35min

In this silent film, a young woman from Virginia relocates to the harsh, wind-swept plains of Texas, where she struggles to adapt to the relentless environment and the challenges it…

The Gold Rush The Gold Rush 8.1 1h 35min
The Gold Rush
IMDb: 8.1
1h 35min

In this classic silent film, Charlie Chaplin stars as the iconic Little Tramp, who ventures into the Klondike in search of gold during the late 19th-century gold rush. The film…