Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- gritty
- tense
- sun-bleached
- 1970s action movie night
- charles bronson double feature
What critics said
Critics generally find the film a steady, entertaining Charles Bronson action vehicle with a memorable chase sequence, though its violence and restrained direction produce a mixed overall response.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Vince Majestyk wants to harvest watermelons peacefully, but mob coercion turns his farm and workers into the center of the conflict.
Majestyk is a former soldier and independent farmer who takes action when local mob power threatens his workers.
Nancy Chavez and Majestyk flee in a pickup truck while Frank Renda’s men pursue them.
The Colorado watermelon farm functions as Majestyk’s home, workplace, and the mob’s target.
Films like Mr. Majestyk, and why
Death Wish
shared 1970s urban crime action, hard-edged protagonist, and revenge-driven conflict
The Mechanic
shared muscular 1970s action style, relentless pursuit, and grounded physicality
Walking Tall
shared rural crime setting, organized crime pressure, and tough working-class protagonist
Movie Details
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Release Date
- 1974-07-17
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (213)
Cast
- Charles Bronson
- Al Lettieri
- Linda Cristal
- Lee Purcell
- Paul Koslo
- Taylor Lacher
- Frank Maxwell
- Alejandro Rey
- Jordan Rhodes
- Bert Santos
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Mr. Majestyk about?
- A Vietnam veteran watermelon farmer confronts a ruthless mob when defending his workers destroys the quiet life he wanted.
- What is Mr. Majestyk like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mr. Majestyk as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mr. Majestyk violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Mr. Majestyk as moderate.
- What did critics think of Mr. Majestyk?
- Critics generally find the film a steady, entertaining Charles Bronson action vehicle with a memorable chase sequence, though its violence and restrained direction produce a mixed overall response.
- Which films are like Mr. Majestyk?
- Films with a similar feel include Death Wish, The Mechanic, and Walking Tall.
- How long is Mr. Majestyk?
- Mr. Majestyk runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mr. Majestyk?
- In United States, Mr. Majestyk streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus.
