Wagons East!

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Wagons East!

PG-13

1994

1h 46m

Comedy

Western

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When a group of dissatisfied settlers decides they've had enough of the Wild West, they hire James Harlow, an alcoholic wagon master, to take them back East. The eclectic but happy bunch includes Dr. Phil, prostitute Belle and openly gay man Julian. But the railroad investors don't want it getting out that the West isn't a nice place, so they do everything they can to make sure the group never makes it to their destination.

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Critics Consensus

Wagons East! is a witless, toothless satire of Westerns that falls far below the standard set by Blazing Saddles, and is notable only for being John Candy's final screen performance.

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Steven Rea

Philadelphia Inquirer

[An] anemic Blazing Saddles-wannabe.

Rated: 1/4

May 22, 2013

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

A poorly focused and rhythmless collection of vignettes, Wagons East! does contain a few funny ideas and some decent performances that simply are not enough to rescue the movie.

Rated: 2/5

May 22, 2013

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

A stridently unfunny western comedy that is equally lame in its writing and direction.

May 22, 2013

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

The stunning Mexican scenery is gorgeous, but only works against the comedic mood.

Rated: 1.5/4

Feb 25, 2022

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Dennis King

Tulsa World

The jokes here sound a lot funnier than they play.

Rated: 1/4

Jul 15, 2014

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Gary Thompson

Philadelphia Daily News

Awful. A candidate for one of the year's worst movies.

Rated: 1/4

May 22, 2013

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 46 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $3,700,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/01/25

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Drink S

Overhated and I don't know why, it's funny and creative

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/26/25

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Butch W

John Candy's best movie! Disregard the critics. If you aren't rolling on the floor throughout the movie, you have no sense of humor. Not quite Blazing Saddles caliber, but it's close!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/25/24

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Judy B

Had fun watching this on a Sunday afternoon. Knew John Candy had died. Could see it was a patchwork. Big John Candy fan!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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J A

This movies is one of the first comedies I watched when I was younger. It hit right as I was able to understand most of the jokes.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/26/24

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gary s

While not an Aor B class movie; it’s suitable for a lazy Sunday afternoon for a chuckle or two when there’s nothing else to do. John C. McGinley and Ed Lauter standout when they fight a duel.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/13/24

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Peter Markle

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John Candy

James Harlow

Richard Lewis

Phil Taylor

John C. McGinley

Julian

Ellen Greene

Belle

Robert Picardo

Ben Wheeler

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Synopsis

When a group of dissatisfied settlers decides they've had enough of the Wild West, they hire James Harlow, an alcoholic wagon master, to take them back East. The eclectic but happy bunch includes Dr. Phil, prostitute Belle and openly gay man Julian. But the railroad investors don't want it getting out that the West isn't a nice place, so they do everything they can to make sure the group never makes it to their destination.

Director: Peter Markle
Producer: Gary Goodman, Bobby Newmyer, Barry Rosen, Jeffrey Silver
Screenwriter: Matthew Carlson
Production Co: TriStar Pictures, Carolco Pictures Inc., Outlaw Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy, Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 17, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.7M
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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