Young Guns (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1988, Young Guns is an action, drama, crime and adventure film directed by Christopher Cain, running about 107 minutes. “Six reasons why the west was wild.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of young gunmen, led by Billy the Kid, become deputies to avenge the murder of the rancher who became their benefactor. But when Billy takes their authority too far, they become the hunted.
Who’s in it. Young Guns stars Emilio Estevez as William H. Bonney, Kiefer Sutherland as Doc Scurlock, Lou Diamond Phillips as Chavez y Chavez and Charlie Sheen as Dick Brewer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Young Guns has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $44.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and BBC America 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 Young Guns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Guns 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 Young Guns (1988)?
- In US, Young Guns is available to stream on Philo and BBC America, 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 Young Guns worth watching?
- Young Guns holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Guns?
- Young Guns stars Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Charlie Sheen and Dermot Mulroney.
- When was Young Guns released?
- Young Guns was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.