Tombstone

Play trailer

Tombstone

R

1993

2h 7m

Western

Action

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

76%

Tomatometer

49 Reviews

93%

Popcornmeter

100,000+ Ratings

Wyatt Earp and his brothers, Morgan and Virgil, have left their gunslinger ways behind them to settle down and start a business in the town of Tombstone, Ariz. While they aren't looking to find trouble, trouble soon finds them when they become targets of the ruthless Cowboy gang. Now, together with Wyatt's best friend, Doc Holliday, the brothers pick up their guns once more to restore order to a lawless land.

Watch on Fandango

Stream Now

Critics Consensus

If you're seeking a stylish modern western with a solid story and a well-chosen ensemble cast, Tombstone is your huckleberry.

Read Critics Reviews

Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

05/10/2012

A lot of care and attention were obviously devoted to selecting locations, designing sets, and grooming handlebar mustaches. Much less attention went to making one believe that any of the events took place circa 1879.

Go to Full Review

Matt Mueller

Empire Magazine

04/01/2009

2/5

Doesn't really cut it in the Western genre.

Go to Full Review

Emanuel Levy

Variety

12/04/2008

A tough-talking but soft-hearted tale that is entertaining in a sprawling, old-fashioned manner.

Go to Full Review

Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

05/01/2025

Not everything works, but what does feels like lightning in a bottle, which is why so many return to "Tombstone" more than 30 years later.

Go to Full Review

Alan French

Sunshine State Cineplex

04/26/2025

8/10

With real mustaches and fury in their performances, the ensemble delivers a marquee feature of the era. Tombstone is not just a fun film; it's a very good one.

Go to Full Review

Allison Rose

FlickDirect

04/22/2025

4.5/5

When it comes to legendary Westerns, Tombstone firmly earns its place among the genre's greatest—an essential for any classic film collection.

Go to Full Review

Read all reviews

Michael P

@MikeP29 Jul 23

A world class Western unceremoniously taken to pasture in the 3rd act Technically the movie is brilliantly made with some iconic dialogue and acting, gorgeous cinematography and production design and a score that made it to the Spotify playlist. The only knock against the technicals is the final montage editing. I felt like it came out of nowhere and hurt the film. On story point, I loved the town politics and the boiling point narrative built up was masterful. The issue, again, is the 3rd act, as it tried to do too much in such a short period of time. The other I should mention is Doc holiday gets sick when he wants to and he's fine the next. Bit convenient. Overall it was a great experience and the extra marks for Val Kilmers Doc Holiday. I'll be you Huckleberry... Oof, the fear is real

See more

Cory M

@Islandguy77 Jul 22

Absolute best movie of all time . Val Kilmer and Kurt Russell were amazing in the this movie . It’s my favorite movie of all time

See more

Jason H

@RT50328122 Jun 26

A very good movie, with a few moments of greatness. Based on all of the "behind the scenes" drama, it's a miracle this movie is as good as it is.

See more

Andrew S.

@thee_drew Jun 24

One of the greatest westerns and movies in general. Very emotional and action packed. Every performance from this cast was just incredible, standouts being Val and Kurt. Only gripe with the film is the love interests being slightly uninteresting but its not enough to bog the movie down. Timeless classic!

See more

Nelson M

@RT52233376 Jun 22

It meanders for the first half and is loaded with anachronisms, but it picks up halfway through. And is surprisingly historically accurate in spite of the fact that everyone acts like people in 1992.

See more

Adam J.

@adamjue Jun 18

Easily in my list of favorite movies I’ve seen. Val Kilmer’s character Doc Holliday is one of coolest characters in any film.

See more

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

POST RATING

George P. Cosmatos

Director

Kurt Russell

Wyatt Earp

Val Kilmer

Doc Holliday

Michael Biehn

Johnny Ringo

Powers Boothe

Curly Bill Brocious

Robert John Burke

Frank McLaury

Young Guns

43%

76%

Young Guns

Watchlist

The Quick and the Dead

62%

54%

The Quick and the Dead

Watchlist

Big Kill

25%

55%

Big Kill

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Big Kill

Jane Got a Gun

42%

38%

Jane Got a Gun

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Jane Got a Gun

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

The 10 Best Movies Ever Released on Christmas Day

See It/Skip It: Segun and Jacqueline Reveal Their Guilty Pleasures

3:23

View more videos

View more photos

Synopsis

Wyatt Earp and his brothers, Morgan and Virgil, have left their gunslinger ways behind them to settle down and start a business in the town of Tombstone, Ariz. While they aren't looking to find trouble, trouble soon finds them when they become targets of the ruthless Cowboy gang. Now, together with Wyatt's best friend, Doc Holliday, the brothers pick up their guns once more to restore order to a lawless land.

Director: George P. Cosmatos
Producer: Sean Daniel, James Jacks, Bob Misiorowski
Screenwriter: Kevin Jarre
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures, Hollywood Pictures
Production Co: Hollywood Pictures, Cinergi Pictures Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Western, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $55.9M
Runtime: 2h 7m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo