Silverado

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Silverado

PG-13

Released Jul 10, 1985

2h 12m

Western

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Rambling man Emmett (Scott Glenn) assembles a group of misfit cowboys (Kevin Costner), (Kevin Kline, Danny Glover). After helping a group of settlers track down a pack of thieves, Emmett and his men descend on the troubled town of Silverado to seek their fortunes. Soon after arriving, they discover that the town has fallen into the grasp of greedy rancher Ethan McKendrick (Ray Baker) and corrupt Sheriff Cobb (Brian Dennehy) with whom many of Emmett's men have unfinished business.

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Critics Consensus

Boasting rich detail and well-told story, Silverado is a rare example of an '80s Hollywood Western done right.

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

...In other words, there's a lot less going on in Silverado than pleases the eye.

Jul 15, 2019

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Paul Attanasio

Washington Post

The western is back, and with writer/director Lawrence Kasdan at the reins, you're glad to see it.

Jan 4, 2018

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Ian Freer

Empire Magazine

Engrossing western which inspired a huge genre revivial.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 9, 2008

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Lawrence Kasdan at his most entertaining and energetic.

Rated: B+

Dec 2, 2022

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

Silverado proved the memorable movies keep things simple and rely on the human element rather than bells and whistles. Alongside Unforgiven (1986) and Dances With Wolves (1990), it might just be one of the last great American Westerns.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 2, 2022

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Joe Leydon

The Moving Picture Show

"Silverado" is the real thing, a good old-fashioned Western that shoots straight, rides tall, and moves quicker than a cowboy galloping off to the chuck wagon.

Jul 9, 2020

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Phillip D

Story got a little disjointed around the one hour mark. I felt like it skipped around, or I missed something. Lawrence Kasdan is a great film maker. His cast was wonderful.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/25/25

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Mike W

All of the actors were top notch. Kevin Kline did quite well though the genre may have been out of his comfort zone. John Cleese was even good in his limited role. Watching a young Costner was fun.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/29/24

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Audience Member

I love it. The characters. The setting. The adventure. The drama. It’s an actor’s paradise. Everyone came to the show with a little something extra, especially Linda Hunt, who adds more charm and grace to the movie than they probably thought they’d get. And let’s not mention, the ever present sinister smile of Brian Dennehy who owns the screen with every shot. Westerns aren’t generally my thing, but this one really stuck with me over the decades. It’s my go to when I just need good story telling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/20/24

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Dwyryd W

Any western which has John Cleese as a sheriff is bound to fail. Totally unconvincing - give it a miss.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/21/24

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alan g

One of the best westerns ever. Actually an update of the 3 (4) Musketeers. Great emsemble cast. Predictable but wel done. A must watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/06/24

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Dani G

Not great, but OK. In the line of many other westerns

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/24

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Synopsis

Rambling man Emmett (Scott Glenn) assembles a group of misfit cowboys (Kevin Costner), (Kevin Kline, Danny Glover). After helping a group of settlers track down a pack of thieves, Emmett and his men descend on the troubled town of Silverado to seek their fortunes. Soon after arriving, they discover that the town has fallen into the grasp of greedy rancher Ethan McKendrick (Ray Baker) and corrupt Sheriff Cobb (Brian Dennehy) with whom many of Emmett's men have unfinished business.

Director: Lawrence Kasdan
Producer: Lawrence Kasdan
Screenwriter: Lawrence Kasdan, Mark Kasdan
Distributor: Criterion Collection, Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 10, 1985, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 25, 2010
Runtime: 2h 12m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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