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Tombstone

Play trailer Poster for Tombstone R Released Dec 25, 1993 2h 7m Western Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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Wyatt Earp and his brothers, Morgan and Virgil, have left their gunslinger ways behind them to settle down and start a business in the town of Tombstone, Ariz. While they aren't looking to find trouble, trouble soon finds them when they become targets of the ruthless Cowboy gang. Now, together with Wyatt's best friend, Doc Holliday, the brothers pick up their guns once more to restore order to a lawless land.
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If you're seeking a stylish modern western with a solid story and a well-chosen ensemble cast, Tombstone is your huckleberry.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader A lot of care and attention were obviously devoted to selecting locations, designing sets, and grooming handlebar mustaches. Much less attention went to making one believe that any of the events took place circa 1879. May 10, 2012 Full Review Matt Mueller Empire Magazine Doesn't really cut it in the Western genre. Rated: 2/5 Apr 1, 2009 Full Review Emanuel Levy Variety A tough-talking but soft-hearted tale that is entertaining in a sprawling, old-fashioned manner. Dec 4, 2008 Full Review Zaki Hasan IGN Movies While the Western resurgence of the early ’90s eventually faded away, "Tombstone"'s warm glow has not only persisted but thrived. Dec 26, 2023 Full Review Erik Childress The Friendship Dilemma Podcast Val Kilmer's performance is legendary and a likely reason this film is more fondly remembered as a modern western classic rather than the mess it ultimately becomes in trying to tell a full piece of the legend. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 29, 2022 Full Review Ed Travis Hollywood Jesus One interesting thing about the story is that it appears that the writers really did include a lot of research and attempted to create a lot of accurate details in the characters and in the story. Apr 10, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Fucktrump2024! L This movie is WAY too long.. and it shows in the storytelling, which becomes a confused & endless ball of twine, with loose ends galore. It all kinda makes sense up until the Earp brothers pretend to leave town with their tail between their legs (believable? I think not) But then goes off on a violent spree which forgoes any further exposition whatsoever, in favour of endless clips of the multiple violent deaths of the gang who, at the end of the spree, seem to be virtually all still present & correct, despite the myriad spectacular murders.. The movie looks fantastic, and is very well shot (as are all the villains..) but it could have been called 'The 9 Lives Of Doc Holliday' as Val Kilmer takes over 2 hours of screen time to die of TB, despite appearing on deaths door from it in his very first scene.. His eventual, overplayed and mawkish death scene should have died on the cutting room floor. All the usual cowboy movie cliche boxes are ticked, and I don't mind: If you don't want to be served up cliches, don't watch cowboy movies. It could have been a great movie if they had literally cut it in half. But like a cowboy on an old oak tree, it keeps hanging around.. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/14/24 Full Review Gh05t 9 This is one of the only movies I can hit play in the morning and let it run on my TV all day long. This is a classic among classics. This is the epitome of the best acting the best storytelling and the best directing you can get hands down Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review Marcus P Pretty corny. Entertaining at times. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Audience Member Exciting, thrilling, action packed and an overall great western classic. You will never tire of this movie, you can watch over and over. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Natalie C Eaily the best old west movie of all time. Doc Holiday was outstanding. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/10/24 Full Review Misha C Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday was an Oscar worthy performance! How he didn’t win for this role is unfathomable! Kurt Russell is great as Wyatt Earp, along with Sam Elliot and Bill Paxton as the Earp brothers, fantastic. The only miscast character is the role Dana Delaney took on, Josephine Marcus. Great actress but this was not a good fit. Tons of great character actors throughout and fantastic costumes. I’ve watched this movie at least 100 times and never gets old! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/02/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Wyatt Earp and his brothers, Morgan and Virgil, have left their gunslinger ways behind them to settle down and start a business in the town of Tombstone, Ariz. While they aren't looking to find trouble, trouble soon finds them when they become targets of the ruthless Cowboy gang. Now, together with Wyatt's best friend, Doc Holliday, the brothers pick up their guns once more to restore order to a lawless land.
Director
George P. Cosmatos
Producer
Sean Daniel, James Jacks, Bob Misiorowski
Screenwriter
Kevin Jarre
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures, Hollywood Pictures
Production Co
Hollywood Pictures, Cinergi Pictures Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Western, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$55.9M
Runtime
2h 7m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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