# Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/once-upon-a-time-in-the-west-1968/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 87% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Sergio Leone |
| Genres | Drama, Western |
| Runtime | 166 min |

## Quick answer

Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #54 (8.5/10) — Once Upon a Time in the West remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 81/100. Directed by Sergio Leone.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #54 (8.5/10) — Once Upon a Time in the West remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

As the railroad builders advance unstoppably through the Arizona desert on their way to the sea, Jill arrives in the small town of Flagstone with the intention of starting a new life.

## Cast

Claudia Cardinale, Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Charles Bronson, Gabriele Ferzetti, Paolo Stoppa, Woody Strode, Jack Elam, Keenan Wynn, Frank Wolff

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Once Upon a Time in the West worth watching?**
Once Upon a Time in the West holds a 84% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #54 (8.5/10) — Once Upon a Time in the West remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Once Upon a Time in the West about?**
As the railroad builders advance unstoppably through the Arizona desert on their way to the sea, Jill arrives in the small town of Flagstone with the intention of starting a new life.

**Who directed Once Upon a Time in the West?**
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) was directed by Sergio Leone.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Once Upon a Time in the West?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 87%, audience 89%, Metascore 81/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.5/10.

**Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in the West?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Once Upon a Time in the West page for current options.

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