Tombstone

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Tombstone

R

1993

2h 7m

Western

Action

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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.

Critics Consensus

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

05/10/2012

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.

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Matt Mueller

Empire Magazine

04/01/2009

2/5

Doesn't really cut it in the Western genre.

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Emanuel Levy

Variety

12/04/2008

A tough-talking but soft-hearted tale that is entertaining in a sprawling, old-fashioned manner.

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

05/01/2025

Not everything works, but what does feels like lightning in a bottle, which is why so many return to "Tombstone" more than 30 years later.

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Alan French

Sunshine State Cineplex

04/26/2025

8/10

With real mustaches and fury in their performances, the ensemble delivers a marquee feature of the era. Tombstone is not just a fun film; it's a very good one.

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

04/22/2025

4.5/5

When it comes to legendary Westerns, Tombstone firmly earns its place among the genre's greatest—an essential for any classic film collection.

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Adam J.

@adamjue 1d

Easily in my list of favorite movies I’ve seen. Val Kilmer’s character Doc Holliday is one of coolest characters in any film.

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Michael K.

@Michael1969 5d

Tombstone is one western I can go to and watch over and over, I enjoy it every time. I've seen this one several times over the years and it still holds up.

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Matthew L

@Mattog1 6d

Amazing newer western.

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Ibrick T

@Ibrick Jun 2

One of my all time favourite westerns. Excellent cast make for an exciting highly believable film. It moves at a steady pace with lots of action

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Michael C

@Michael71 Jun 1

More than three decades after its release "Tombstone" has definitely stood the test of time and is one of the of the best Western films ever made. Kurt Russell is perfectly cast as Wyatt Earp. The same can be said for the entire cast. Every role is well cast. Of course, you cannot have a review of "Tombstone" without mentioning the late Val Kilmer in the best performance of his career as John Henry "Doc" Holiday. A role I still say he should have won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. "Tombstone" has just the right amount of drama and action that helps the movie move along and not feel drawn out. My only criticism of the movie are a few historical inaccuracies, but that is expected with movies based on real life events. That being said "Tombstone" is a terrific movie that I highly recommend.

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David H

@DavidQHarris May 28

A pretty decent Western. It made me curious to learn more about personalities like Doc Holliday who, it turns out, was a dentist before moving west into a completely different profession and life style.

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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