Tombstone poster

Tombstone (1993)

Film · 2h 10m · Rated R

Action, Western

Weary gunfighters pursue fortune in a lawless town, forcing a legendary marshal to reclaim his badge.

Pulpy and epic. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight. Based on true events.

Streaming on MGM+.

Tombstone parents guide

No surprises for an R: some innuendo or implied sex and brutal violence.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Brutal violence
Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity
Mild
Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

How gory is Tombstone?
Light gore and brutal violence.
What is Tombstone rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is an R, with brutal violence and some strong language. Keep it for adults.

What is Tombstone about?

Legendary marshal Wyatt Earp, now a weary gunfighter, joins his brothers Morgan and Virgil to pursue their collective fortune in the thriving mining town of Tombstone. But Earp is forced to don a badge again and get help from his notorious pal Doc Holliday when a gang of renegade brigands and rustlers begins terrorizing the town.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byGeorge P. Cosmatos
StarringKurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Michael Biehn, Powers Boothe, Robert John Burke, Dana Delany

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