The Frisco Kid

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The Frisco Kid

PG

1979

2h 2m

Western

Comedy

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Rabbi Avram Belinsky (Gene Wilder) lands in Philadelphia intending to travel to San Francisco, where he plans on starting a synagogue. Quickly relieved of his belongings by a group of con artists, Avram optimistically sets out alone on foot toward the Wild West. He gets into one scrape after another until he is rescued, in a way, by a compassionate horseman named Tommy Lillard (Harrison Ford). Unfortunately, Tommy may not be quite as heroic as he seems, and it is still a long way to California.

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Critics Consensus

Not even a genial Gene Wilder or a dashing Harrison Ford can rescue The Frisco Kid from a monotonous procession of gently comedic sketches that never cohere into a memorable yarn.

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John Skow

TIME Magazine

Dec 12, 2018

The Frisco Kid just misses being very good, perhaps because although Wilder is funny and endearing, we never quite believe in the character he plays.

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Gary Arnold

Washington Post

Dec 12, 2018

Robert Aldrich is an awesomely inappropriate choice to direct an ethnic Western comedy. Nothing in the material appears to stimulate -- or profit from -- Aldrich's erstwhile proficiency with violent or cynical entertainments.

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Variety Staff

Variety

Mar 26, 2009

Frisco Kid remains a series of set pieces, however, and not a cohesive film.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Jul 17, 2022

2.5/4

A fairly pleasant time killer.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Mar 11, 2022

4/5

Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford are quite the duo in The Frisco Kid--it's a shame they didn't work together more. It's one of Wilder's best roles in his career, too.

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Rick Chatenever

Santa Cruz Sentinel

Mar 27, 2019

A nice little ditty that feats neatly in the "mildly amusing" category.

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Tony T

@tony_1969 Jan 24, 2026

Don’t listen to this critics. This movie is great!

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Horror fan 4

@Horrorfan4life Oct 16, 2025

A funny duo in Wilder and Ford. The comedy had its moments and the setting was gorgeous. The chemistry between the 2 actors was on point. Tim Treakle

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CodyZamboni Z

@CodyZamboni Nov 27, 2024

Movie starts off amusing, with lots of slapstick, Then becomes a little more deeper. The genuine developing friendship between the two leads on their long journey to San Francisco, makes this worthwhile and rewarding.

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Steve D

@RT35616104 Aug 15, 2023

Embarrassing for all involved.

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Nov 10, 2020

One of my favorite movies as a child. If you love Gene Wilder &/or Harrison Ford, I highly recommend this classic comedy gem👍👍

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Nov 6, 2019

CLASSIC!! Harrison Ford and Gene Wilder have absolutely amazing chemistry together!! I could watch this movie over and over again and never get tired of watching it!!

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Synopsis

Rabbi Avram Belinsky (Gene Wilder) lands in Philadelphia intending to travel to San Francisco, where he plans on starting a synagogue. Quickly relieved of his belongings by a group of con artists, Avram optimistically sets out alone on foot toward the Wild West. He gets into one scrape after another until he is rescued, in a way, by a compassionate horseman named Tommy Lillard (Harrison Ford). Unfortunately, Tommy may not be quite as heroic as he seems, and it is still a long way to California.

Director: Robert Aldrich
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Rating: PG
Genre: Western, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 13, 1979, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2012
Runtime: 2h 2m

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