The Sons of Katie Elder

1965

2 hr. 2 min.

Western

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100%

15 Reviews

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82%

10,000+ Ratings

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Four ne'er-do-well sons reunite in their Texas hometown to attend their mother's funeral. Led by older brothers John (John Wayne), a gunfighter, and Tom (Dean Martin), a gambler, the four soon learn that their father gambled away the family ranch, which was the cause of his murder. The brothers decide to avenge their father's death and win back the ranch, a situation that quickly leads to trouble with the local sheriff and violent conflict with the rival Hastings clan.

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ANY1aBLUE

Yep, ticks all the boxes. Great family fun for a rainy Sunday afternoon……

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/12/23

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Audience Member

As with all of John Wayne movies another good one here yes I recommended James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas, September 9, 2023

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/10/23

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Scott W

Loaded with great actors, the plot is scattered nonsense, leaving most of the sub plots unresolved. Pathetic, really. It is a parody of the great Wayne flicks.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/16/23

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Kerry W

Rating: 7/10. 77/100

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/30/23

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Kevin B

This is my favorite western. So much action!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

A fun western with a great cast.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Henry Hathaway

Director

John Wayne

John Elder

Dean Martin

Tom Elder

Martha Hyer

Mary Gordon

Michael Anderson Jr.

Bud Elder

Earl Holliman

Matt Elder

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Tom Cassidy

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The violence is mild and the characters' intentions are always clear, so it makes for a good family movie that can spark discussions about the choices we make.

Jan 31, 2024

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Ray Oviatt

Toledo Blade

Traditionalists should be quite pleased with The Sons of Katie Elder.

Jul 1, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

I've always had a soft spot for this one.

Rated: 3/4

May 30, 2021

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Joan Didion

Vogue

I have a good time at movies like Katie Elder; I like the country and I like John Wayne and I like Dean Martin and I like gunfights.

Mar 13, 2020

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Steve Crum

Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers

Fun, often exciting Wayne western with great cast.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 21, 2006

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Undemanding psychological Western.

Rated: B-

Oct 13, 2005

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Synopsis

Four ne'er-do-well sons reunite in their Texas hometown to attend their mother's funeral. Led by older brothers John (John Wayne), a gunfighter, and Tom (Dean Martin), a gambler, the four soon learn that their father gambled away the family ranch, which was the cause of his murder. The brothers decide to avenge their father's death and win back the ranch, a situation that quickly leads to trouble with the local sheriff and violent conflict with the rival Hastings clan.

Director: Henry Hathaway
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Hal Wallis Productions
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 21, 2010

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