Once Upon a Time in the West (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1968, Once Upon a Time in the West is a drama and western film directed by Sergio Leone, running about 166 minutes. “There were three men in her life. One to take her… one to love her —and one to kill her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time in the West stars Claudia Cardinale as Jill, Jason Robards as 'Cheyenne', Henry Fonda as Frank and Charles Bronson as 'Harmonica', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Once Upon a Time in the West sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $5.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Once Upon a Time in the West page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Time in the West tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)?
- In US, Once Upon a Time in the West is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Once Upon a Time in the West worth watching?
- Once Upon a Time in the West holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the West?
- Once Upon a Time in the West stars Claudia Cardinale, Jason Robards, Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson and Gabriele Ferzetti.
- When was Once Upon a Time in the West released?
- Once Upon a Time in the West was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 166 minutes.