The Long Riders

The Long Riders

"All the world likes an outlaw. For some damn reason they remember 'em." - Jesse James

Directed by Walter Hill

Produced by United Artists

1980100 min6.6 / 10

A sympathetic, character-driven Western that traces the rise and fall of the James gang through the lens of brotherhood and revenge, balancing action with melancholic reflection on outlaw legend.

The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of the bank robbers made up of brothers who begin their legendary bank raids because of revenge.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Long Riders sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is The Long Riders violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.

  • Is The Long Riders scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does The Long Riders end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Long Riders easy watching? 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.

Rarity71

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise25

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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