Silverado
Four strangers become friends. Four friends become heroes. On the road to Silverado.
1985 • 133 min • Western · Action · Drama
Synopsis
Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do they know the town where their family and friends reside has been taken over by a corrupt sheriff and a murderous posse. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail, and learn who their real friends are.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 69 Audience · 841 · 100%
Four strangers unite to confront a corrupt sheriff and his dangerous posse in the Western town of Silverado. They must overcome challenges, including jailbreaks, to protect their loved ones and restore justice. This classic Western highlights bravery and loyalty in the face of tyranny.
- Violence & peril
- 5/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Frequent gun violence and shootouts, though generally not graphic.
- Some characters engage in drinking and gambling in saloons.
- Themes of revenge and a few intense confrontations.
What it models well
- Courage and bravery
- Loyalty and friendship
- Fighting for justice
- Standing up to corruption
Talk about it after
- The nature of justice and lawlessness in the Old West.
- How different characters define courage.
- The importance of working together for a common goal.
- The consequences of unchecked power.
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Top billed cast
Director: Lawrence Kasdan • Crew: Lawrence Kasdan, Mark Kasdan
Trailers & clips
Silverado - Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.9/10 (841)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $23,000,000
- Box office
- $32,192,570
- IMDb
- tt0090022
- Official site
- www.sonypictures.com
