The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Three ruthless men scour the Civil War-torn Southwest for stolen gold in an epic, gritty, and suspenseful quest.
While the Civil War rages on between the Union and the Confederacy, three men – a quiet loner, a ruthless hitman, and a Mexican bandit – comb the American Southwest in search of a strongbox containing $200,000 in stolen gold.
How intense is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What The Good, the Bad and the Ugly feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicpulpysuspensefulatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly scary?
No. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly runs 2h 41m.
Where can I stream The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is streaming on MGM+, Kanopy, The Roku Channel and YouTube (free).
Does The Good, the Bad and the Ugly have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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