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The Quick and the Dead

Directed by Sam Raimi · 1995 ·

Short answer

Is The Quick and the Dead worth watching?

Probably not. The Quick and the Dead (1995) earns a 59% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

59%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

58% Editorial Rating
60% Audience snapshot · excluded
49 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.2
6.4 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 47m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 12 (South Korea)
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio , Sharon Stone , Gene Hackman , Russell Crowe , Tobin Bell , Roberts Blossom , Kevin Conway , Keith David , Lance Henriksen , Pat Hingle
Streaming
Prime Video, fuboTV
Language
English

Also known as Rápida y mortal Mort ou Vif Schneller als der Tod Rápida e Mortal クイック&デッド 퀵 앤 데드 致命快感 致命的快感

Where to watch

  • Prime Video
  • fuboTV

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

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Where to watch The Quick and the Dead by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix
Japan Hulu
Pakistan Netflix
United States Prime Video, fuboTV

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (58/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (60%).
  • Celluloid Score 59% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

  • Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is The Quick and the Dead worth watching?

Probably not — The Quick and the Dead earns a 59% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Raimi’s stylized western — young DiCaprio as The Kid in a gunfighting tournament opposite Sharon Stone.

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Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is The Quick and the Dead about?

A mysterious woman comes to compete in a quick-draw elimination tournament, in a town taken over by a notorious gunman.

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The Quick and the Dead: frequently asked questions

Is The Quick and the Dead worth watching?

Probably not. The Quick and the Dead (1995) has a Celluloid Score of 59%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch The Quick and the Dead?

In the United States, The Quick and the Dead streams on Prime Video, fuboTV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Hulu in Japan; Netflix in Pakistan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is The Quick and the Dead?

The Quick and the Dead runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

What is The Quick and the Dead rated?

The Quick and the Dead is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Quick and the Dead?

The Quick and the Dead is directed by Sam Raimi and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, Tobin Bell.

What is the Metascore for The Quick and the Dead?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Quick and the Dead is 49 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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