She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!

Directed by John Ford

Produced by Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures

1949104 min6.9 / 10

A classical Western cavalry drama centered on duty, aging, and honor, set against Monument Valley's majestic landscape, where a retiring officer's final mission tests both his competence and his heart.

On the eve of retirement, Captain Nathan Brittles takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled.

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  • Is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does She Wore a Yellow Ribbon end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon scary? 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.

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Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity79

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Surprise29

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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