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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Scott Hettrick

Kansas City Star

Director Lawrence Kasdan use every familiar plot and style element without letting any of them be cliches.

Sep 23, 2025

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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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DanTheMan 2

A whirlwind tour of virtually everything you can do in a Western, Silverado shoots straight, rides tall, and moves quicker than a cowboy galloping off to the chuck wagon. One that could cause many to kick up their spurs in celebration. Everything about this film feels so alive. With writer and director Lawrence Kasdan at the reins, he lovingly pays tribute to a beloved movie genre that had long since passed its heyday, embracing all the familiar clichés instead, serving them up with such exuberance that they still feel fresh. The direction is tightly focused but large in scale, the photography has a warm glow about it, and the action is taught and thoroughly exciting. It hooks you right away with an opening moment of stillness and calm before suddenly being interrupted by a gunfight, and it promises a substantial amount of entertainment to come, which the film thankfully delivers on. The actors switch gears effortlessly, playing their roles with seriousness when necessary, but also relishing the moments that are meant to be fun. Backed by a terrific musical score courtesy of Bruce Broughton, Silverado is an engaging, sweeping, and beautifully shot western that remains a true delight, offering almost everything you could want from the genre, though ultimately leaving you yearning for the sequel that never was.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/08/25

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David B

Obnoxious score distracts immensely.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/12/25

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Gareth v

A solid, enjoyable Western that balances nostalgia with energy—a great pick for fans of the genre.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/09/25

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Stephen C

Success in 2 hours and 12 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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john s

Poor acting. Slow slow action. Trope central. Characterisation pretty dreadful. Overlong drivel.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/12/25

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thiago s

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, o elenco é bacaninha, e poucos ajudam a melhorar o filme, a história é fraca, os personagens sao fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes para fazer o filme ser bom.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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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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