Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- politically charged
- muscular
- classic western night
- action movie marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly regard the film as an energetic but mediocre western whose star power and action are undermined by an underwhelming execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Lydecker enters Mexico to arrest Yaqui Joe but becomes an ally of the Yaquis against the Mexican army.
Yaqui Joe steals money to purchase rifles for his tribe, whose community is being savagely repressed by the government.
Contemporary criticism specifically identifies the film's exciting action and spaghetti western leanings.
The titular hundred rifles are bought to arm Yaqui resistance and drive the bank robbery, pursuit, and alliance.
Films like 100 Rifles, and why
The Professionals
Shared spaghetti western leanings, revolutionary Mexico setting, indigenous resistance, and shifting lawman outlaw alliances.
Vera Cruz
Shared Mexican Revolution backdrop, western action, political upheaval, and anti-authoritarian themes.
The Wild Bunch
Shared turn-of-the-century Mexican setting, revolutionary conflict, ensemble adventure, and morally divided protagonists.
Movie Details
- Director
- Tom Gries
- Release Date
- 1969-03-26
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (112)
Cast
- Jim Brown
- Raquel Welch
- Burt Reynolds
- Fernando Lamas
- Dan O'Herlihy
- Eric Braeden
- Aldo Sambrell
- Soledad Miranda
- Alberto Dalbés
- Charly Bravo
Where to watch in United States
- 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 100 Rifles about?
- An Arizona lawman chasing a bank robber in revolutionary Mexico joins an armed indigenous uprising against a brutal military regime.
- What is 100 Rifles like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of 100 Rifles as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is 100 Rifles violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in 100 Rifles as moderate.
- What did critics think of 100 Rifles?
- Critics broadly regard the film as an energetic but mediocre western whose star power and action are undermined by an underwhelming execution.
- Which films are like 100 Rifles?
- Films with a similar feel include The Professionals, Vera Cruz, and The Wild Bunch.
- How long is 100 Rifles?
- 100 Rifles runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch 100 Rifles?
- In United States, 100 Rifles is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
