Tombstone (1993)
Kernel Score: 84% · 2,390 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Western, Action
Released: 1993-12-25
Runtime: 130 minutes
Is Tombstone worth watching?
Must-watch. A confident, quotable Western with Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp and Val Kilmer stealing every scene as Doc Holliday. Viewers love it, and it's easy to like even if Westerns aren't your thing.
Watch it if you
- like Westerns with swagger and great one-liners
- enjoy strong supporting performances
- want a classic gunfighter showdown
Skip it if you
- dislike gunfights and violence
- want a historically precise retelling
Best for: Guys' movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Tombstone
- Stream: Fubo, Philo, MGM+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Legendary marshal Wyatt Earp, now a weary gunfighter, joins his brothers Morgan and Virgil to pursue their collective fortune in the thriving mining town of Tombstone. But Earp is forced to don a badge again and get help from his notorious pal Doc Holliday when a gang of renegade brigands and rustlers begins terrorizing the town.
Tombstone parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Tombstone is an R-rated Western with gunfights and violence centered on the historical Wyatt Earp and the O.K. Corral.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Contains gunfights, shootouts, and violent confrontations with an outlaw gang.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Saloon and gambling settings feature prominent drinking.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Tombstone
If you liked Tombstone, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957) — 78%: Another telling of Earp and Holliday's story, more classic in style.
- My Darling Clementine (1946) — 85%: John Ford's version of the Earp legend.
- Rio Bravo (1959) — 86%: Classic Western about lawmen holding the line.
- The Magnificent Seven (1960) — 83%: Gunfighters band together against overwhelming odds.
- The Wild Bunch (1969) — 85%: Hard-edged Western about aging outlaws and a final stand.
- Legends of the Fall (1994) — 84%: Sweeping Western drama with big performances.
Director
George P. Cosmatos
Cast
- Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp
- Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday
- Michael Biehn as Johnny Ringo
- Powers Boothe as Curly Bill
- Robert John Burke as Frank McLaury
- Dana Delany as Josephine
- Sam Elliott as Virgil Earp
- Stephen Lang as Ike Clanton
- Terry O'Quinn as Mayor Clum
- Joanna Pacula as Kate
Tombstone FAQ
Is Tombstone worth watching?
Must-watch. A confident, quotable Western with Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp and Val Kilmer stealing every scene as Doc Holliday. Viewers love it, and it's easy to like even if Westerns aren't your thing.
Where can I watch Tombstone?
In the US you can stream Tombstone on Fubo, Philo and MGM+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Tombstone OK for kids?
Tombstone is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Tombstone is an R-rated Western with gunfights and violence centered on the historical Wyatt Earp and the O.K. Corral.
What movies are like Tombstone?
If you liked Tombstone, try Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, My Darling Clementine, Rio Bravo and The Magnificent Seven.