The Quick and the Dead (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1987, The Quick and the Dead is an action, drama, tv movie and western film directed by Robert Day, running about 90 minutes. “Saddle Up!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1876 Wyoming, the gun is the only law. And for Duncan and Suzanna McKaskel, newly arrived settlers beset by outlaws, rugged frontiersman Con Vallian is the only hope.
Who’s in it. The Quick and the Dead stars Sam Elliott as Con Villian, Kate Capshaw as Susanna McKaskel, Tom Conti as Duncan McKaskel and Matt Clark as Doc Shabitt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Quick and the Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel 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 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 (1987)?
- In US, The Quick and the Dead is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Quick and the Dead worth watching?
- The Quick and the Dead holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, tv movie 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 Sam Elliott, Kate Capshaw, Tom Conti, Matt Clark and Patrick Kilpatrick.