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Young Guns

"Six reasons why the west was wild."

August 12, 1988 1h 47m 6.7/10 (992 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Young Guns is a western/action film. directed by Christopher Cain.

Starring Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, and Lou Diamond Phillips

Synopsis

A group of young gunmen, led by Billy the Kid, become deputies to avenge the murder of the rancher who became their benefactor. But when Billy takes their authority too far, they become the hunted.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 12, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
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User Rating 6.7/10 Good (992 votes)
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Budget $13M Production budget
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Box Office $44.7M 3.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$13,000,000
Revenue
$44,700,000

Production Companies

  • Morgan Creek Entertainment

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Young Guns about?

A group of young gunmen, led by Billy the Kid, become deputies to avenge the murder of the rancher who became their benefactor. But when Billy takes their authority too far, they become the hunted.

Who directed Young Guns?

Young Guns was directed by Christopher Cain.

How long is Young Guns?

Young Guns has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was Young Guns released?

Young Guns was released on August 12, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Young Guns?

The main cast of Young Guns includes Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Charlie Sheen, Dermot Mulroney.

Is Young Guns worth watching?

Young Guns has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 992 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.