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Movies like Horseopera (A Western) (1970)

The best movies like Horseopera (A Western) (1970) are Jubal (1956), Dodge City (1939) and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949). If Horseopera (A Western) hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Jubal (1956)

    Jubal Troop is a cowboy who is found in a weakened condition, without a horse. He is given shelter at Shep Horgan's large ranch, where he quickly makes an enemy in foreman Pinky, a cattleman who accuses Jubal of carrying the smell of sheep.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Dodge City (1939)

    In this epic Western, Wade Hatton, a wagon master turned sheriff, tames a cow town at the end of a railroad line.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)

    On the eve of retirement, Captain Nathan Brittles takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. The Valley of Gwangi (1969)

    A turn of the century wild west show struggling to make a living in Mexico comes into the possession of a tiny prehistoric horse. This leads to an expedition to the Forbidden Valley where they discover living dinosaurs. They capture one and take it back to be put on display, leading to inevitable mayhem.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. Ramrod (1947)

    A cattle-vs.-sheepman feud loses Connie Dickason her fiance, but gains her his ranch, which she determines to run alone in opposition to Frank Ivey, "boss" of the valley, whom her father Ben wanted her to marry. She hires recovering alcoholic Dave Nash as foreman and a crew of Ivey's enemies. Ivey fights back with violence and destruction, but Dave is determined to counter him legally... a feeling not shared by his associates. Connie's boast that, as a woman, she doesn't need guns proves justified, but plenty of gunplay results.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. They Died with Their Boots On (1941)

    The story follows General George Armstrong Custer's adventures from his West Point days to his death. He defies orders during the Civil War, trains the 7th Cavalry, appeases Chief Crazy Horse and later engages in bloody battle with the Sioux nation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. The Hi-Lo Country (1998)

    An intimate story of the enduring bond of friendship between two hard-living men, set against a sweeping backdrop: the American West, post-World War II, in its twilight. Pete and Big Boy are masters of the prairie, but ultimately face trickier terrain: the human heart.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Wild Rovers (1971)

    Ross Bodine and Frank Post are cowhands on Walt Buckman's R-Bar-R ranch. Bodine is older and broods a bit about how he will get along when he's too old to cowboy. Post is young and rambunctious and ambitious for a better life than wrangling cows. When one of their fellow cowboys is killed in a corral accident, Post suggests a way into a better life for himself and his friend: robbing a bank. Bodine reluctantly joins in the plan and the two contrive to rob the local bank. They make good their escape initially, but Walt Buckman and his two sons, John and Paul, are incensed at this betrayal by their own trusted employees. John and Paul set out to bring Bodine and Post to justice.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Joe Kidd (1972)

    A band of Mexicans find their U. S. land claims denied and all the records destroyed in a courthouse fire. Their leader, Louis Chama, encourages them to use force to regain their land. A wealthy landowner wanting the same decides to hire a gang of killers with Joe Kidd to track Chama.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. The Missouri Breaks (1976)

    When vigilante land baron David Braxton hangs one of the best friends of cattle rustler Tom Logan, Logan's gang decides to get even by purchasing a small farm next to Braxton's ranch. From there the rustlers begin stealing horses, using the farm as a front for their operation. Determined to stop the thefts at any cost, Braxton retains the services of eccentric sharpshooter Robert E. Lee Clayton, who begins ruthlessly taking down Logan's gang.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. Billy Two Hats (1974)

    After a bank robbery, runaway Scottish outlaw Arch Deans and his young half-breed Kiowa partner Billy Two Hats develop a father-son relationship, but Sheriff Henry Gifford is determined to capture or kill them.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  12. Tall in the Saddle (1944)

    When Rocklin arrives in a western town he finds that the rancher who hired him as a foreman has been murdered. He is out to solve the murder and thwart the scheming to take the ranch from its rightful owner.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Boss Nigger (1975)

    Two black bounty hunters ride into a small town out West in pursuit of an outlaw. They discover that the town has no sheriff, and soon take over that position, much against the will of the mostly white townsfolk.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Night Passage (1957)

    Grant MacLaine, a former railroad troubleshooter, lost his job after letting his outlaw, the Utica Kid, escape. After spending five years wandering the west and earning his living playing the accordion, he is given a second chance by his former boss.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. ¡Three Amigos! (1986)

    A trio of unemployed silent film actors are mistaken for real heroes by a small Mexican village in search of someone to stop a malevolent bandit.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. The Hidden (1987)

    When average, law-abiding citizens suddenly turn to a life of hedonistic behavior and violent crime, Detective Tom Beck is tasked with helping young FBI agent Lloyd Gallagher determine the cause.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. A Man Called Sledge (1970)

    James Garner is Luther Sledge, the leader of a pack of rebels who are planning to steal a stash of gold. But after the thieves actually manage to get away with the bounty, they soon discover that the enemy lies within their midst. As they begin to bicker over who should get the biggest cut, the stage is set for a deadly showdown. Claude Akins and John Marley co-star in this Italian Western directed by Vic Morrow.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Bus Stop (1956)

    Cowboys Beauregard Decker and Virgil Blessing attend a rodeo in Phoenix, where Decker falls in love with beautiful cafe singer Cherie. He wants to take Cherie back to his native Montana and marry her, but she dreams of traveling to Hollywood and becoming famous. When she resists his advances, Decker forces Cherie onto the bus back to Montana with him, but, when the bus makes an unscheduled stop due to bad weather, the tables are turned.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Destry Rides Again (1939)

    Tom Destry, son of a legendary frontier peacekeeper, doesn’t believe in gunplay. Thus he becomes the object of widespread ridicule when he rides into the wide-open town of Bottleneck, the personal fiefdom of the crooked Kent.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. 3:10 to Yuma (1957)

    Dan Evans, a small time farmer, is hired to escort Ben Wade, a dangerous outlaw, to Yuma. As Evans and Wade wait for the 3:10 train to Yuma, Wade's gang is racing to free him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Horseopera (A Western)?

The closest matches to Horseopera (A Western) are Jubal (1956), Dodge City (1939) and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Horseopera (A Western)?

Start with Jubal (1956), the closest match to Horseopera (A Western).

What is the highest-rated movie like Horseopera (A Western)?

3:10 to Yuma (1957), rated 7.3/10 by 449 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Horseopera (A Western)?

The Hi-Lo Country (1998) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Horseopera (A Western)?

Yes: Jubal (1956), Dodge City (1939) and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949).

How are movies similar to Horseopera (A Western) chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Horseopera (A Western), then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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