Movies Like When the Legends Die

Ranked by shared directors, cast, themes, genre, and era — not just generic recommendations.

The Misfits

1961·2h 4m·★ 7.2·John Huston

Themes: contemporary west, rodeoFans also likedWestern & Drama

The Rider

2018·1h 43m·★ 7.4·Chloé Zhao

Themes: native american reservation, rodeoFans also likedDrama & Western

The Way West

1967·2h 2m·★ 6.2·Andrew V. McLaglen

Fans also likedStarring Richard WidmarkDrama & Western

The Unforgiven

1960·2h 5m·★ 6.5·John Huston

TMDB recommendsWestern & Drama

The Moonshine War

1970·1h 40m·★ 5.9·Richard Quine

DP: Richard H. KlineStarring Richard Widmark

Hang 'em High

1968·1h 54m·★ 7.0·Ted Post

DP: Richard H. KlineWestern & Drama

The Wages of Fear

1953·2h 33m·★ 8.1·Henri-Georges Clouzot

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Blade Runner

1982·1h 58m·★ 8.1·Ridley Scott

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Anatomy of a Murder

1959·2h 41m·★ 8.0·Otto Preminger

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All Quiet on the Western Front

1930·2h 13m·★ 8.1·Lewis Milestone

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

2000·2h·★ 7.9·Ang Lee

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Jackie Brown

1997·2h 34m·★ 7.5·Quentin Tarantino

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El Dorado

1966·2h 6m·★ 7.5·Howard Hawks

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8 Seconds

1994·1h 45m·★ 6.6·John G. Avildsen

Fans also likedDrama & Western

The Cowboys

1972·2h 14m·★ 7.4·Mark Rydell

Fans also likedWestern & Drama

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

2018·2h 12m·★ 7.2·Joel Coen

Fans also likedWestern & Drama

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko

2021·1h 37m·★ 6.8·Ayumu Watanabe

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About a Boy

2002·1h 41m·★ 7.1·Paul Weitz

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The Lusty Men

1952·1h 53m·★ 7.3·Nicholas Ray

Fans also likedDrama & Western

The Power of the Dog

2021·2h 7m·★ 6.8·Jane Campion

Fans also likedDrama & Western

How Good Is When the Legends Die?

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