How gory is A Million Ways to Die in the West?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is A Million Ways to Die in the West rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is an R, with moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and frequent strong language. Keep it for adults.

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A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)

Film · 1h 56m · Rated R

Comedy, Western

A cowardly farmer finds broad, raunchy humor and whimsical romance when a gunslinger arrives in the pulpy West.

Darkly comic, with big broad humor. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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A Million Ways to Die in the West parents guide

No surprises for an R: moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: None noted
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: Moderate; Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language: Strong; Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

How gory is A Million Ways to Die in the West?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is A Million Ways to Die in the West rated, and is it OK for kids?: It is an R, with moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and frequent strong language. Keep it for adults.

What is A Million Ways to Die in the West about?

As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious gun-slinger, announces his arrival.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.