Riding Shotgun

Riding Shotgun

He held a town at bay... to save it!

Directed by André de Toth

Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures

195473 min6.0 / 10

A classic Western action-adventure built on mistaken identity and the tension between a hero trying to save a town that distrusts him.

When a stagecoach guard tries to warn a town of an imminent raid by a band of outlaws, the people mistake him for one of the gang.

Questions people ask

  • Is Riding Shotgun sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Does Riding Shotgun end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Riding Shotgun scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Riding Shotgun easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Riding Shotgun violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

37/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity49

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise44

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Riding Shotgun

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Riding Shotgun

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Riding Shotgun, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Riding Shotgun, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Riding Shotgun, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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