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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.

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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) as a western theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The film leans hard into its core genre, which is exactly what fans say they wanted more of from blockbusters in that era.

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Runtime 2h 41m · ★ 8.5

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  1. 96match

    1.Django Unchained (2012)

    8.2 · Drama · Western · 2h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason The Good, the Bad and the Ugly fans keep landing on Django Unchained (2012) — the western is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Starz Apple TV Channel
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    • Starz
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    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
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    2.The Hateful Eight (2015)

    7.8 · Drama · Mystery · Western · 3h 8m

    Why you'll love it

    The Hateful Eight draws from the same western well as The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, channeling drama in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2015 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    3.Unforgiven (1992)

    7.9 · Western · 2h 10m

    Why you'll love it

    Unforgiven (1992) captures the western appeal of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly without simply imitating it. The tense streak running through both films is what puts Unforgiven at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    • AMC+ Roku Premium Channel
    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
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    4.Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)

    8.3 · Drama · Western · 2h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    The western appeal of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly — that tense edge, the drama — translates cleanly into Once Upon a Time in the West (1968). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    5.A Fistful of Dollars (1964)

    7.8 · Western · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind A Fistful of Dollars (1964) clearly understood what makes western work — the same quality that keeps The Good, the Bad and the Ugly rewatchable. Expect the same tense rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
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    6.Bone Tomahawk (2015)

    6.9 · Western · Horror · Drama · 2h 13m

    Why you'll love it

    Bone Tomahawk (2015) is the kind of film The Good, the Bad and the Ugly fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The western overlap is real, but it's the dark emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    • Hulu
    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+
    • Philo
    • Shudder
    • Shudder Amazon Channel
    • Shudder Apple TV Channel
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    7.Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

    7.6 · Adventure · Western · Crime · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid shares The Good, the Bad and the Ugly's gift for western — the 1969 film delivers adventure without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    8.The Sisters Brothers (2018)

    6.8 · Western · Drama · Comedy · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes The Good, the Bad and the Ugly compelling — the western, the drama — shows up in The Sisters Brothers (2018) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that funny storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    9.Dead Man (1995)

    7.3 · Drama · Fantasy · Western · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    The western energy of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is alive in Dead Man (1995), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a tense payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    • fuboTV
    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Criterion Channel
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    10.High Noon (1952)

    7.7 · Western · Drama · Thriller · 1h 25m

    Why you'll love it

    High Noon (1952) operates in the same western as The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The tense payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
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    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?
Try Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight, Unforgiven—each shares DNA with The Good, the Bad and the Ugly while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) is best described as Western. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 8.5/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this western lane.

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