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Once Upon a Time in the West

Directed by Sergio Leone · 1968 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Once Upon a Time in the West worth watching?

Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Once Upon a Time in the West?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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87% Editorial Rating
89% Audience snapshot · excluded
81 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.5 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 46m
Cast
Claudia Cardinale , Henry Fonda , Jason Robards , Charles Bronson , Gabriele Ferzetti , Paolo Stoppa , Woody Strode , Jack Elam , Keenan Wynn , Frank Wolff
Country
Italy
Language
Italian

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on U-NEXT in Japan. Check local listings for your region.

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (87/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.5/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, western pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is Once Upon a Time in the West worth watching?

    Yes — Once Upon a Time in the West earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

    IMDb Top 250 #54 (8.5/10) — Once Upon a Time in the West remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Once Upon a Time in the West about?

    As the railroad builders advance unstoppably through the Arizona desert on their way to the sea, Jill arrives in the small town of Flagstone with the intention of starting a new life.

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    Critic Reviews

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    Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) Review

    Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) remains a defining Drama landmark from Italy, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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