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The Quick and the Dead
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Sam Raimi. With Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe.
6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A mysterious woman comes to compete in a quick-draw elimination tournament, in a town taken over by a notorious gunman.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA mysterious woman comes to compete in a quick-draw elimination tournament, in a town taken over by a notorious gunman.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Quick and the Dead.
MoviHero lists February 9, 1995 as the release date for The Quick and the Dead. Sam Raimi is the listed director. The listed cast includes Sharon Stone as Ellen, Gene Hackman as Herod, Russell Crowe as Cort, Leonardo DiCaprio as Kid. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateFebruary 9, 1995
GenresWestern
Runtime1h 47m
DirectorSam Raimi
CastSharon Stone as Ellen, Gene Hackman as Herod, Russell Crowe as Cort, Leonardo DiCaprio as Kid
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
The Quick and the Dead runs 1h 47m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.6/10 from 2,091 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“51/100 $123,000 is up for grabs to the last person standing in a gunfighter contest in a small, lawless town.”
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“Nice try from Raimi, but ultimately it creeps just above average.”
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“Now I saw this in the cinema in 1995 and had somehow managed to completely forget all about it - until I saw it again…”
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“Mythic Western about a quick-draw contest in a town with an all-star cast Sharon Stone stars as a grim, nonchalant woman who, curiously, enters a…”
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“Some people deserve to die.”
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