The Quick and the Dead (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1995, The Quick and the Dead is an action, thriller and western film directed by Sam Raimi, running about 107 minutes. “Think you are quick enough?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mysterious woman comes to compete in a quick-draw elimination tournament, in a town taken over by a notorious gunman.
Who’s in it. The Quick and the Dead stars Sharon Stone as Ellen, Gene Hackman as Herod, Russell Crowe as Cort and Leonardo DiCaprio as Kid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Quick and the Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.6M 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 The Quick and the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Quick and the Dead 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 The Quick and the Dead (1995)?
- In US, The Quick and the Dead 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 The Quick and the Dead worth watching?
- The Quick and the Dead holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Quick and the Dead?
- The Quick and the Dead stars Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobin Bell.
- When was The Quick and the Dead released?
- The Quick and the Dead was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.