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10 Common Tropes You’ll Find in Most Classic Westerns

The following types of scenes and plot formulas appear in the majority of classic Westerns.

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Underrated Western Movies of the '90s, Ranked

Since there were so many great Westerns made in the '90s, many other pretty good movies remain overlooked and underrated as a result.

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Lesser-Known Westerns That Don't Get Enough Love

Here are some of the best, lesser-known American and Italian Westerns that deserve more recognition.

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The Most Iconic Characters in Western Movies

Fast-paced shootouts and intriguing plots made it a popular genre, but memorable gunslingers made it great. These are the best characters in Westerns.

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Best Spaghetti Westerns of All Time, Ranked

Some of the best Westerns ever made have been from the subgenre of the Spaghetti Western, mainly popularized by Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone.

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The Best Westerns of the 1970s, Ranked 1
The Best Westerns of the 1970s, Ranked

The Old, Wild West had a revival in the 1970s thanks to movies like The Shootist and Blazing Saddles, but which cowboys still stake their claim?

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The 12 Most Underrated Westerns of the 1970s

The 1970s were a booming period for the Western genre. Here are some great ones that slipped under the radar!

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The 30 Best Western Movies of All Time, Ranked

The Western genre has a rich history of films, and these are 30 of the best movies of all time in this important genre.

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The 10 Best Movie Quotes in Westerns

The Western is a genre that his given us some of the best 'tough guy' movie quotes of all time.

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Underrated Westerns You Should Watch

There are many acclaimed Western films, but many more great Wild West movies that don't get the attention they deserve and remain underrated.

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Every Western Coming to Tubi in August 2023

As the summer season comes to a close, Tubi still has plenty of brilliant westerns for the month of August.

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The Best Westerns That Won Academy Awards, Ranked

Western films often get left out of the Academy Awards. Here are some of the best western films that managed to win at least one Academy Award.

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10 Best Westerns on Prime Video to Watch Right Now

Prime Video has a wide selection of Western movies spanning from the 1940s to the present day like True Grit and El Dorado for fans of the genre.

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The 15 Best Westerns on Max to Watch Right Now

Spurs and gunfights, bandits and bank robberies: all this can more can be found in the best western movies streaming on Max.

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The 13 Best Western Movies of the 1950s, Ranked

Western films seem to be making a comeback. However, hardly none can compare to the classic western movies of the 50s, and these are some of the best.

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Top 10 Shootouts in Western Movie History

A staple moment in the genre, here are the top 10 shootouts in western movies.

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Exclusive: Michael Dorman and Julianna Guill Discuss Joe Pickett Season Two

The stars of the Paramount+ show spoke about the popularity of the Western genre and what you can expect from the season finale.

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10 Westerns That Don't Feature a White Lead

We've compiled a list of Westerns that don't just feature white leads.

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Why Neo-Western Movies and TV Series Work so Well

Here is how this popular Western sub-category adheres to today's settings, values, and sensitivities.

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The 10 Most Influential Westerns of All Time, Ranked

Despite being old and ragged, Westerns may be down, but never out. Here are 10 of the most influential movies in the genre, ranked.

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