Red Rock West
Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
User score
Universal Acclaim
8.2
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
92% Positive
23 Reviews
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100
The excellence of Red Rock West goes beyond the intricate plotting by brothers John and Rick Dahl. The casting couldn't be better.
88
A sexy, edgily funny suspense film set in a small Western town, could be a symbol of the plight and the tenacity of independent American film makers. [22 July 1994, p.3F]
User score
Universal Acclaim
8.2
88% Positive
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
13% Mixed
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Mar 29, 2020
10
If you haven't seen this movie yet your in for a treat, it is one of the best performances from Nicholas Cage and Dennis Hopper, the movie has many twists and turns leading to the end for a 90s movie it is way ahead of it's time, and I won't ruin the plot and it easily belongs in the top 5 best Nicholas cage movies and performances.
Jun 17, 2025
8
A decent film with a good script and well acted. It flows nicely, keeping you entertained. All four of the main actors did a good job, and were believable. Nic Cage at his peak imo. I liked it and would watch it again.
88
Red Rock West is a diabolical movie that exists sneakily between a western and a thriller, between a film noir and a black comedy.
80
A wry thriller with a keen edge, Red Rock West is a sprightly, likable noirish yarn. Centered on a case of mistaken identity, the internecine plot becomes progressively more complex without losing its sense of fun.
75
Given the stereotypical elements that director John Dahl and his co-writing brother Rick have used to construct Red Rock West, it's surprising that the result is a neat and prickly little thriller, dressed up in cowboy noir clothing. [07 Jan 1994]
75
Red Rock West is the tale of a hapless drifter caught in a web of corruption in a remote western town. It offers suspense, wit, genuine surprises, and a trio of top-notch performances.
50
A rather ho-hum if watchable neo-noir.
Jul 18, 2024
8
A tightly paced neo-noir that really strikes gold in almost every department. It is one of those forgotten gems that just tells a simple story of things taking a bad turn in the underbelly of society, while maintaining a sense of realism (outside of a few questionable plot points), in an entertaining manner. Well worth a view.
