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The Lone Ranger (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2013, The Lone Ranger is an action, adventure and western film directed by Gore Verbinski, running about 149 minutes. “Never Take Off the Mask” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Texas Rangers chase down a gang of outlaws led by Butch Cavendish, but the gang ambushes the Rangers, seemingly killing them all. One survivor is found, however, by an American Indian named Tonto, who nurses him back to health. The Ranger, donning a mask and riding a white stallion named Silver, teams up with Tonto to bring the unscrupulous gang and others of that ilk to justice.

Who’s in it. The Lone Ranger stars Johnny Depp as Tonto, Armie Hammer as John Reid / The Lone Ranger, William Fichtner as Butch Cavendish and Tom Wilkinson as Cole, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Lone Ranger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $260.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Lone Ranger page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Lone Ranger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Lone Ranger (2013)?
In US, The Lone Ranger is available to 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 Lone Ranger worth watching?
The Lone Ranger holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Lone Ranger?
The Lone Ranger stars Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, William Fichtner, Tom Wilkinson and Helena Bonham Carter.
When was The Lone Ranger released?
The Lone Ranger was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.