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Legends of the Fall

Play trailer 2:11 Poster for Legends of the Fall R Released Dec 16, 1994 2h 14m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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In early 20th-century Montana, Col. William Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins) lives in the wilderness with his sons, Tristan (Brad Pitt), Alfred (Aidan Quinn) and Samuel (Henry Thomas). Eventually, the unconventional but close-knit family encounters tragedy when Samuel is killed in World War I. Tristan and Alfred survive their tours of duty, but, soon after they return home, both men fall for Samuel's gorgeous fiancée, Susannah (Julia Ormond), and their intense rivalry begins to destroy the family.
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Featuring a swoon-worthy star turn by Brad Pitt, Legends of the Fall's painterly photography and epic sweep often compensate for its lack of narrative momentum and glut of melodramatic twists.

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Wendy Ide The Times (UK) It may take place in a man’s world, but this is a women’s picture, in the vein of the overwrought family epics of the 1950s. Jan 4, 2024 Full Review Duane Byrge The Hollywood Reporter In general, director Edward Zwick does a commendable job of keeping things apace, while... John Toll's scrumptiously pristine cinematography and James Horner's piercingly full score. Jan 23, 2019 Full Review Terrence Rafferty The New Yorker At first, the picture plays like East of Eden with a bonus brother; it gets sillier as it goes. Apr 2, 2014 Full Review Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal While some segments of the film seem to comically lurch from one tragedy to the next, a cosmically melancholy underpinning lingers — that time’s cruel sweep is how mankind tends to minimize moments between our sadness and undervalue the peace we find. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 16, 2025 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Thelma & Louise and A River Runs Through It may have gotten the wheels turning on the Brad Pitt Heartthrob Express, but it was this handsomely mounted epic that turned the actor into a pinup fave and, more significantly, a genuine star. Rated: 3/4 Jan 5, 2025 Full Review Nick Bythrow Screen Rant Brad Pitt leads an epic Western highlighting the sprawling beauty and tragedy of life in this 1994 movie from The Last Samurai director Edward Zwick. Rated: 9/10 Dec 2, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Maureena M One of the best films, I've seen. Epic Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/04/25 Full Review thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/18/25 Full Review Abigail L it's such a sad movie but it's so good I've seen it 5 times the first time i didn't like it but then i saw it again and now i really like it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/18/25 Full Review Faith B I loved it. The beauty of Montana, Julia Ormond running through all three brothers, Brad Pitt going through it but with perfectly streaked locks. Everyone was great in this movie. The twists and turns of the story are nicely paced. I’ve been dodging this movie for years, and now I’m adding it to my comfort watch list. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/12/25 Full Review Ace R This truly is an excellent movie. It captures your interest, and your heart. It's a very inspiring movie with happiness and sadness. Make sure that you have a box of tissues, because you are going to need them. I highly recommend that you see this movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/22/25 Full Review Andrew B Brad Pitt in one of his early commanding performances. His portrayal of Tristan Ludlow demonstrates remarkable depth and is a commanding presence every time on film. While the ensemble cast delivers consistently strong performances, the film's pacing becomes somewhat uneven in its final act. The dramatic intensity escalates to heights that occasionally overshadow the plot's natural progression. Despite this, the film's sweeping cinematography and compelling family saga maintain viewer engagement. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/19/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Edward Zwick

Director

Brad Pitt

Tristan Ludlow

Anthony Hopkins

Col. William Ludlow

Aidan Quinn

Alfred Ludlow

Julia Ormond

Susannah Fincannon Ludlow

Henry Thomas

Samuel Ludlow

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Synopsis In early 20th-century Montana, Col. William Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins) lives in the wilderness with his sons, Tristan (Brad Pitt), Alfred (Aidan Quinn) and Samuel (Henry Thomas). Eventually, the unconventional but close-knit family encounters tragedy when Samuel is killed in World War I. Tristan and Alfred survive their tours of duty, but, soon after they return home, both men fall for Samuel's gorgeous fiancée, Susannah (Julia Ormond), and their intense rivalry begins to destroy the family.
Director
Edward Zwick
Producer
Marshall Herskovitz, William D. Wittliff, Edward Zwick
Screenwriter
Jim Harrison, Susan Shilliday, William D. Wittliff
Distributor
Columbia Tristar, TriStar Pictures
Production Co
TriStar Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions
Rating
R (Some Sexuality|Language|Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 16, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$63.2M
Runtime
2h 14m
Sound Mix
Dolby, Surround, Stereo
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