The Ballad of Josie
IT'S QUICK-DRAW DORIS!
1968 • 102 min • Comedy · Western
Synopsis
A frontier widow aims to raise sheep despite a cattle rancher in old Wyoming.
Our family guide
Best from age 6- 60 Audience · 24 · 100%
A spirited frontier widow defies convention by raising sheep in Wyoming, leading to humorous conflicts with local cattle ranchers and a trial. This Western comedy showcases her fight for independence and the rights of women.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Mild depictions of frontier justice
- Brief arguments and confrontations
What it models well
- Resilience in the face of adversity
- Fighting for what you believe in
- Gender equality and women's rights
- Community and cooperation
Talk about it after
- The historical context of women's suffrage
- Conflict resolution and compromise
- The importance of standing up for yourself
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Top billed cast
Director: Andrew V. McLaglen • Crew: Harold Swanton
Trailers & clips
The Ballad of Josie (1967) Original Trailer [HD]
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.0/10 (24)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0061380
