Appaloosa (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2008, Appaloosa is a drama, crime and western film directed by Ed Harris, running about 115 minutes. “Feelings get you killed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two friends hired to police a small town that is suffering under the rule of a rancher find their job complicated by the arrival of a young widow.
Who’s in it. Appaloosa stars Viggo Mortensen as Everett Hitch, Ed Harris as Virgil Cole, Renée Zellweger as Allie and Jeremy Irons as Randall Bragg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Appaloosa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.2M 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 Appaloosa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Appaloosa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Appaloosa (2008)?
- In US, Appaloosa 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 Appaloosa worth watching?
- Appaloosa holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Appaloosa?
- Appaloosa stars Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris, Renée Zellweger, Jeremy Irons and Timothy Spall.
- When was Appaloosa released?
- Appaloosa was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.