Silverado (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1985, Silverado is an action and western film directed by Lawrence Kasdan, running about 133 minutes. “Four strangers become friends. Four friends become heros. On the road to...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do they know the town where their family and friends reside has been taken over by a corrupt sheriff and a murderous posse. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail, and learn who their real friends are.
Who’s in it. Silverado stars Danny Glover as Malachi 'Mal' Johnson, Kevin Kline as Paden, Kevin Costner as Jake and Scott Glenn as Emmett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Silverado has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $32.2M 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 Silverado page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silverado 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 Silverado (1985)?
- In US, Silverado 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 Silverado worth watching?
- Silverado holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Silverado?
- Silverado stars Danny Glover, Kevin Kline, Kevin Costner, Scott Glenn and Brian Dennehy.
- When was Silverado released?
- Silverado was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.