Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973)
Kernel Score: 80% · 451 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Western, Drama
Released: 1973-05-23
Runtime: 115 minutes
Where to watch Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid.
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid is an R-rated Western with gunfights, gore, and morally gray characters.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The film includes gun battles, gore, and a flogging, reflecting its R rating and Peckinpah's violent style.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- James Coburn as Pat Garrett
- Kris Kristofferson as Billy the Kid
- Richard Jaeckel as Sheriff Kip McKinney
- Katy Jurado as Mrs. Baker
- Chill Wills as Lemuel
- Barry Sullivan as Chisum
- Jason Robards as Governor Wallace
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- R.G. Armstrong as Ollinger
- Luke Askew as Eno
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid FAQ
Is Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid good?
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 451 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid OK for kids?
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid is an R-rated Western with gunfights, gore, and morally gray characters.
What movies are like Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid?
If you liked Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid, try The Proposition, High Plains Drifter, The Nightingale and Gangs of New York.