Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1973, Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid is a western film directed by Sam Peckinpah, running about 116 minutes. “Best of enemies. Deadliest of friends.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid.
Who’s in it. Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid stars James Coburn as Pat Garrett, Kris Kristofferson as Billy the Kid, Richard Jaeckel as Sheriff Kip McKinney and Katy Jurado as Mrs. Baker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11M 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 Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973)?
- In US, Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid 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 Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid worth watching?
- Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid?
- Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid stars James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, Richard Jaeckel, Katy Jurado and Chill Wills.
- When was Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid released?
- Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.