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Rancho Deluxe

Play trailer Poster for Rancho Deluxe R Released Mar 14, 1975 1h 33m Western Comedy Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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62% Tomatometer 63 Reviews 40% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Cattle rustlers Jack McKee (Jeff Bridges) and Cecil Colson (Sam Waterston) steadily steal cows from wealthy rancher John Brown (Clifton James). When his two hapless ranch hands (Harry Dean Stanton, Richard Bright) fail at capturing the thieves, Brown calls upon the services of Henry Beige (Slim Pickens), a cattle rustler turned detective -- although Beige does little more than sit around all day. But as they continue to get away with their crimes, McKee and Colson become a little too confident.
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While its script may be a bit too self-knowing and aimless at times, Rancho Deluxe offers a breezy twist on the Western that's buoyed by effortlessly funny performances from Jeff Bridges and Sam Waterston.

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Mike Petryni Arizona Republic "Rancho Deluxe," under the direction of Frank Perry, is an easy-going devil-may-care-vision. Apr 24, 2025 Full Review Rex Reed New York Daily News The film is most successful when Frank Perry's direction shines through the cuteness of Tom McGuane's script. Mar 27, 2025 Full Review Alexander Walker London Evening Standard The script is almost unintelligible as it zig-zags from plot point-to-point. Mar 27, 2025 Full Review Tom Hutchinson Radio Times Thomas McGuane's screenplay is a joy. Rated: 3/5 Aug 31, 2025 Full Review Frances Taylor Newark Star-Ledger "Rancho Deluxe" is not deluxe entertainment. Aug 27, 2025 Full Review Barbara Richards The Sun-Herald (Australia) Why this purposeless, unfunny film should ever have been released for the Australian market is beyond comprehension. Mar 27, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Col. L Great 70s performances from Bridges, Waterson and Slim Pickens. The film captures the post anarchist vibe of the 60s into the searching, cool and disparate vibe of the 70s. A classic of its own genre. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/28/25 Full Review Steven M A little on the slow side, but, all in all, satisfying story. It’s good to see the 1970s side of Jeff Daniel’s and Sam Waterston. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/03/25 Full Review Andrew A. A little too shaggy but the vibes are worth a watch Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/29/25 Full Review alan g A stupid movie and a waste of talented actors. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/07/24 Full Review Audience Member One of the wittiest funniest westerns really of any kind of movie ever made. Cool quotable classic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member LIKED THIS MOVIE. GREAT ACTING ,COWBOY OF HEART OR WESTERN FAN ,YOU SHOULD ENJOY THIS FILM . FROM THE COMEDY TO THE SHOTS OF MONTANA - JUST GREAT ALL WAY AROUND. BRIDGES AND STANTON -WONDER-FULL . 47 YEARS OLD ,FIRST TIME WATCH AND FIRST TIME ON ROTTEN T. WAS COMPELLED TO SAY SOMETHING ABOUT THE MOVIE . ---- UNDER RATED! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Cattle rustlers Jack McKee (Jeff Bridges) and Cecil Colson (Sam Waterston) steadily steal cows from wealthy rancher John Brown (Clifton James). When his two hapless ranch hands (Harry Dean Stanton, Richard Bright) fail at capturing the thieves, Brown calls upon the services of Henry Beige (Slim Pickens), a cattle rustler turned detective -- although Beige does little more than sit around all day. But as they continue to get away with their crimes, McKee and Colson become a little too confident.
Director
Frank Perry
Producer
Elliott Kastner
Screenwriter
Thomas McGuane
Production Co
Elliott Kastner Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Western, Comedy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 14, 1975, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Runtime
1h 33m
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