Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1969, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is a drama, crime and western film directed by George Roy Hill, running about 111 minutes. “Not that it matters, but most of it is true.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In late 1890s Wyoming, Butch Cassidy is the affable, clever and talkative leader of the outlaw Hole in the Wall Gang. His closest companion is the laconic dead-shot Sundance Kid. As the west rapidly becomes civilized, the law finally catches up to Butch, Sundance and their gang. Chased doggedly by a special posse, the two decide to make their way to South America in hopes of evading their pursuers once and for all.

Who’s in it. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid stars Paul Newman as Butch Cassidy, Robert Redford as Sundance Kid, Katharine Ross as Etta Place and Strother Martin as Percy Garris, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $102.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid page.

If you liked it. Fans of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.