Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

1969Movie111 minEnglish

As the west rapidly becomes civilized, a pair of outlaws in 1890s Wyoming find themselves pursued by a posse and decide to flee to South America in hopes of evading the law.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic73/100
Google Users89%
Director: George Roy HillGenres: Western, Biography, Crime, Drama, Romance, Adventure

Plot Summary

In 1901, outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, leaders of the infamous Hole in the Wall Gang, are on the run after a train robbery goes disastrously wrong. Pursued relentlessly by a crack team of "superposse" trackers hired by the railroad, the duo, along with Sundance's lover, Etta Place, flee to Bolivia in search of a fresh start. However, their pursuit of a peaceful life is continually thwarted by their old habits, leading them into one last, desperate adventure.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' was a massive critical and commercial success. Praised for its witty script, charismatic performances, stunning cinematography, and blend of humor and action, it revitalized the Western genre. Audiences were captivated by the chemistry between Newman and Redford, and the film's innovative approach to storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming and witty Western with impeccable chemistry between its leads.
  • Beautifully shot and expertly paced, offering a unique blend of action and camaraderie.
  • Its innovative use of music and playful tone made it a refreshing take on the genre.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved the film, frequently citing the iconic performances of Paul Newman and Robert Redford as the main draw. The witty dialogue, memorable score, and satisfying conclusion were also highlighted as major positives, contributing to its enduring popularity.

Awards & Accolades

Won 4 Academy Awards (including Best Original Screenplay) and was nominated for 2 more. Received 6 BAFTA Awards nominations, winning 2. Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture.

Fun Fact

The iconic scene where Butch and Sundance slide down a hill on their bikes was improvised by Paul Newman and Robert Redford. The prop bicycle was not originally intended for that use.

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aochin

aochin

Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) and the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford), leaders of a gang, find themselves chased by something special after a train robbery, and come up with an idea to escape to Bolivia. They commit a robbery smartly, being ...
Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**Unique among the westerns, we understand this film better in the light of the time in which it was made.** Butch Cassidy, Sundance Kid and the Hole in the Wall gang are in the “Hall of Fame” of the greatest thieves and robbers of the O...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Robert Redford and Paul Newman are on super form in this story of the eponymous turn of the century train robbers. There is loads of charisma on display as this pair take a sort of care in the community approach to their crimes. Determined ...
drystyx

drystyx

This is what you might call "lightly likable". It's a comic Western about the two famous outlaws of the Hole in the Wall gang. I saw it at the Louisville cinema when it came out, and I wasn't thrilled, but I wasn't totally averse to it. ...
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I found this movie to be entertaining and intelligent, sticking surprisingly close to real events a lot of the time. Robert Redford and Paul Newman have a good chemistry together, as they will illustrate again in The Sting. This was one ...
John Chard

John Chard

Esto es un robo, las manos arriba! Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is directed by George Roy Hill and written by William Goldman. It stars Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katharine Ross and Strother Martin. A Panavision/De Luxe productio...