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Once Upon a Time in the West
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Sergio Leone. With Claudia Cardinale, Henry Fonda, Jason Robards.
8.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
As the railroad builders advance unstoppably through the Arizona desert on their way to the sea, Jill arrives in the small town of Flagstone with the intention of starting a new life.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAs the railroad builders advance unstoppably through the Arizona desert on their way to the sea, Jill arrives in the small town of Flagstone with the intention of star…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Once Upon a Time in the West.
MoviHero lists December 21, 1968 as the release date for Once Upon a Time in the West. Sergio Leone is the listed director. The listed cast includes Claudia Cardinale as Jill, Henry Fonda as Frank, Jason Robards as 'Cheyenne', Charles Bronson as 'Harmonica'. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 21, 1968
GenresDrama · Western
Runtime2h 46m
DirectorSergio Leone
CastClaudia Cardinale as Jill, Henry Fonda as Frank, Jason Robards as 'Cheyenne', Charles Bronson as 'Harmonica'
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Once Upon a Time in the West right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Once Upon a Time in the West runs 2h 46m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.3/10 from 5,115 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“With apologies (not really) to fans who disagree, this is truly a classic western.”
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“The worst of the worst Leone Westerns. Leone destroyed the Westerns with his garbage, but the blame goes on to the critics who praised his…”
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“Now we know all along just who is responsible for the wholesale slaughter that “Jill” (Claudia Cardinale) encounters when she arrives to join her family…”
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“I can't say that this script doesn't play on Clint Eastwood's "Man with No Name" (which Sergio Leone also directed), but it's not important.”
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“One of the great western movies. Western movies made in co-production by Italians and Americans (called "spaghetti-western") have been considered among the best that emerged…”
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“How can you trust a man who wears both a belt and suspenders? The man can't even trust his own pants.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherJillJill in Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), played by Claudia Cardinale.Open character guide otherFrankFrank in Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), played by Henry Fonda.Open character guide other'Cheyenne''Cheyenne' in Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), played by Jason Robards.Open character guide