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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

“For three men the Civil War wasn't hell. It was practice.”

  • 1966
  • 2h 41m
  • R
  • IT
  • Released
ReleaseDecember 23, 1966
DirectorSergio Leone
Rating8.5/10 · 10106 votes
Worldwide gross$38.9M

The story

What The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is about

While the Civil War rages on between the Union and the Confederacy, three men – a quiet loner, a ruthless hitman, and a Mexican bandit – comb the American Southwest in search of a strongbox containing $200,000 in stolen gold.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is a western film from 1966, directed by Sergio Leone. It runs 2h 41m and is rated R in the US. It was produced by United Artists, PEA and Arturo González PC, with production in United States of America, Italy, Spain.

The main cast is led by Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef, Aldo Giuffrè. The screenplay was written by Luciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Leone. Reported worldwide gross stands at $38.9M.

Why it matters: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly currently holds 8.5/10 from 10106 TMDB user ratings and has taken $38.9M worldwide against a $1.2M budget. Figures move as more ratings and box-office updates arrive.

Editor’s note

Should you watch The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is best suited to a film night. At 2h 41m, it is a long sitting, so plan the evening around it. The draw is Clint Eastwood and Eli Wallach, directed by Sergio Leone.

With 10,106 TMDB ratings averaging 8.5/10, this is one of the most widely seen titles in our library, so the score is a reliable signal.

TMDB tags the film with themes including gold, army, bounty hunter and hitman.

The US certification is R: restricted: it contains material intended for adults, including strong language or violence.

Auto-generated from TMDB data (runtime, cast, ratings, keywords, certification). Last updated November 4, 2026.

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Who is in it

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly cast

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Behind the camera

Direction and crew

DirectorSergio Leone
WritersLuciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Leone
ProducersAlberto Grimaldi
MusicEnnio Morricone
CinematographyTonino Delli Colli
EditingEugenio Alabiso

Audience reaction

Ratings and reviews

8.5/1010106 ratings

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly sits at 8.5 out of 10 from 10106 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $38.9M.

Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.

John ChardScore 9.0/10

I'm looking for the owner of that horse. He's tall, blonde, he smokes a cigar, and he's a pig! It's debatable of course, since there are legions of fans of the first two films in Sergio Leone's Dollars Trology, but with each film there not only came a longer running time, but also a rise in quality - debatable of co…

CRCulverScore 7.0/10

Sergio Leone's <i>The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly</i> is a classic Western film. Clint Eastwood is the Good, aka the Man with No Name, a taciturn wanderer who follows his own sense of justice. His opposite is Angel Eyes (Lee van Cleef), the Bad, a brutal mercenary who kills anyone who stands in the way of making ready…

The facts

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly key details

Original titleThe Good, the Bad and the Ugly
StatusReleased
Release dateApril 25, 2010
Runtime2h 41m
CertificationR in United States, 18 in United Kingdom, A in India
Original languageIT
Spoken languagesItalian
CountryUnited States of America, Italy, Spain
Budget$1.2M
Worldwide gross$38.9M
StudiosUnited Artists, PEA, Arturo González PC, Constantin Film
Also known as석양에 돌아오다, O Bom, o Mau e o Feio, الطيب , الشرس و القبيح

Release information

Release dates by country

CountryDateCert
United StatesDec 29, 1967R
United KingdomAug 22, 196818
IndiaApr 15, 1969A
CanadaSep 22, 1999NR
AustraliaJul 31, 1969R 18+
ArgentinaJan 11, 1968+16
BelgiumAug 25, 1972AL
BrazilJan 11, 196814
ChinaApr 16, 2018NR
DenmarkApr 8, 1968NR

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Who directed The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly was directed by Sergio Leone.

Who is in the cast of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?

The main cast includes Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef, Aldo Giuffrè, Luigi Pistilli.

How long is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly runs 2h 41m.

When was The Good, the Bad and the Ugly released?

It was released in the United States on April 25, 2010. Release dates vary by country — see the table above.

What is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly rated?

Certification depends on the country: R in United States, 18 in United Kingdom, A in India. Always check your local rating before watching with family.

Where can I watch The Good, the Bad and the Ugly online?

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Can I watch The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in HD or 4K?

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How much did The Good, the Bad and the Ugly earn?

Reported worldwide gross is $38.9M against a budget of $1.2M. Box office figures update over time.

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At a glance: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly runs 2h 41m, opened in US cinemas on April 25, 2010, has 40 licensed options across 5 regions tracked here.