
Teens
Once Upon a Time in the West
Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1968 · 166 min
TeensBest from age 13 · PG-13 · 1968 · 166 min · Drama · Western
Once Upon a Time in the West
An epic Western set in the Arizona Territory, where a mysterious stranger, an outlaw, and a determined woman cross paths amidst the expansion of the railroad. It explores themes of revenge, survival, and the changing American frontier.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Strong7/10
Language
Mild2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Moderate3/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild2/10
Scary moments
Moderate4/10
Heads up
- Frequent gun violence and shootouts
- Several characters are murdered
- Some suggestive dialogue
Models well
- Resilience in the face of hardship
- Seeking justice
- Determination to build a new life
Talk about it after
- The impact of progress on individuals and communities
- How different characters define and seek justice
- The challenges faced by women in the Old West
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Cast & crew
Epic Final Duel
Trailer
John Landis on Once Upon a Time in the West





