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Legends of the Fall

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In early 20th-century Montana, Col. William Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins) lives in the wilderness with his sons, Tristan (Brad Pitt), Alfred (Aidan Quinn) and Samuel (Henry Thomas). Eventually, the unconventional but close-knit family encounters tragedy when Samuel is killed in World War I. Tristan and Alfred survive their tours of duty, but, soon after they return home, both men fall for Samuel's gorgeous fiancée, Susannah (Julia Ormond), and their intense rivalry begins to destroy the family.

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Critics Consensus

Featuring a swoon-worthy star turn by Brad Pitt, Legends of the Fall's painterly photography and epic sweep often compensate for its lack of narrative momentum and glut of melodramatic twists.

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Wendy Ide The Times (UK) 01/04/2024
It may take place in a man’s world, but this is a women’s picture, in the vein of the overwrought family epics of the 1950s. Go to Full Review Duane Byrge The Hollywood Reporter 01/23/2019
In general, director Edward Zwick does a commendable job of keeping things apace, while... John Toll's scrumptiously pristine cinematography and James Horner's piercingly full score. Go to Full Review Terrence Rafferty The New Yorker 04/02/2014
At first, the picture plays like East of Eden with a bonus brother; it gets sillier as it goes. Go to Full Review Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal 01/16/2025
3.5/5
While some segments of the film seem to comically lurch from one tragedy to the next, a cosmically melancholy underpinning lingers — that time’s cruel sweep is how mankind tends to minimize moments between our sadness and undervalue the peace we find. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 01/05/2025
3/4
Thelma & Louise and A River Runs Through It may have gotten the wheels turning on the Brad Pitt Heartthrob Express, but it was this handsomely mounted epic that turned the actor into a pinup fave and, more significantly, a genuine star. Go to Full Review Nick Bythrow Screen Rant 12/02/2024
9/10
Brad Pitt leads an epic Western highlighting the sprawling beauty and tragedy of life in this 1994 movie from The Last Samurai director Edward Zwick. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Virginia B Nov 7 Absolutely loved this movie. An All-Star cast and with Brad Pitt looking absolutely gorgeous, with his long hair and all the close-up shots is a must see. The gorgeous shots and panoramas as well as a heartfelt story you will laugh, and you will cry. I highly recommend it. See more Jeff H. @RT22857732 Mar 28 An epic movie! I enjoy it eveytime I watch it (5 times)...I watch it every 4-5 years. See more VaughntheExpert .. @Vaughnexpertise Feb 5 What a movie its a bit long but worth every minute of the watch! Trials of Love, Family, Loyalty bit of a tear jerker with a Star Studded cast The acting was Phenomenal Definitely a Must See. See more naughty e @naughtyelf Jan 22 100% the worst movie I have watched in the last decade (im 10.) Do not watch this movie unless you are gay, disabled, constipated, and all around stupid. I will admit however there was potential at the start, but it was all lost to the cringe, bad plot, and death toll. The least the director couldve given us, was a good ending. Brad Pitt has done much finer work, do not watch it for him, no matter how handsome you may think him. SHIT, SHIT, and more SHIT. I would give this movie no stars however that is not possible so I give it a 1/2. See more Laura H @RT47170333 Dec 18 A western for the girls it could be said. Lots of melodrama and tears. On the other hand, its a story of a mentally unstable avoidant hero who all the girls fall for anyway. It must be written by a man! Leave your cynicism at the door and enjoy the beautiful landscapes and cinematography! See more Stephen C @bob25009 Dec 3 Success in 02 hours, 13 minutes, and 00 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The worldwide gross is $160,638,883.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Edward Zwick

Director

Brad Pitt

Tristan Ludlow

Anthony Hopkins

Col. William Ludlow

Aidan Quinn

Alfred Ludlow

Julia Ormond

Susannah Fincannon Ludlow

Henry Thomas

Samuel Ludlow

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Movie Info

Synopsis In early 20th-century Montana, Col. William Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins) lives in the wilderness with his sons, Tristan (Brad Pitt), Alfred (Aidan Quinn) and Samuel (Henry Thomas). Eventually, the unconventional but close-knit family encounters tragedy when Samuel is killed in World War I. Tristan and Alfred survive their tours of duty, but, soon after they return home, both men fall for Samuel's gorgeous fiancée, Susannah (Julia Ormond), and their intense rivalry begins to destroy the family.
Director
Edward Zwick
Producer
William D. Wittliff, Marshall Herskovitz
Screenwriter
Jim Harrison, Susan Shilliday
Distributor
Columbia Tristar, TriStar Pictures
Production Co
TriStar Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions
Rating
R (Some Sexuality|Language|Violence)
Genre
Drama, Romance, Western, War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 16, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$63.2M
Runtime
2h 14m
Sound Mix
Dolby, Surround, Stereo
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