The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1966, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is a western film directed by Sergio Leone, running about 161 minutes. “For three men the Civil War wasn't hell. It was practice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While the Civil War rages on between the Union and the Confederacy, three men – a quiet loner, a ruthless hitman, and a Mexican bandit – comb the American Southwest in search of a strongbox containing $200,000 in stolen gold.
Who’s in it. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly stars Clint Eastwood as Blondie, Eli Wallach as Tuco Ramirez, Lee Van Cleef as Sentenza / Angel Eyes and Aldo Giuffrè as Alcoholic Union Captain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $38.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Good, the Bad and the Ugly page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly tend to enjoy Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West, For a Few Dollars More and Unforgiven.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)?
- In US, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly worth watching?
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly stars Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef, Aldo Giuffrè and Luigi Pistilli.
- When was The Good, the Bad and the Ugly released?
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 161 minutes.