Movies Like Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)

Once Upon a Time in the West is a 1968 drama, western film from Sergio Leone with a MovieMagicScore of 8.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Michael and Salitan.

Drama Western

Michael

2026

The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.

8.7

MagicScore

Salitan

2024

A suspicious wife follows her husband in Bali. She meets a dashing man who captures her heart. She soon wants her husband to really have an affair to alleviate the guilt she is feeling.

4.7

MagicScore

The Devil Wears Prada 2

2026

Andy Sachs returns to Runway as Miranda Priestly navigates a new media landscape and Runway's position within. The duo reconnect with former assistant Emily Charlton, now the head of a luxury brand that possesses funding which could ensure Runway's survival.

6.7

MagicScore

Damage

1992

The life of a respected British politician at the height of his career crumbles when he becomes obsessed with his son's lover.

6.6

MagicScore

Blast

2026

Follows a family trained to protect the powerless who become the most dangerous obstacle of all.

6.8

MagicScore

Your Fault: London

2026

Nick and Noah are both embarking on life-changing adventures that are threatening to pull them apart—Nick in business with his father and Noah starting a fresh chapter at Oxford University. Now living separate lives, and meeting new people, they find themselves entangled in temptations, rivalries, and betrayals and their bond is tested like never before. As secrets unravel and temptation rises, they must fight to hold onto each other—or risk losing everything.

7.6

MagicScore

The Punisher: One Last Kill

2026

As Frank Castle searches for meaning beyond revenge, an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight.

8.3

MagicScore

The Shawshank Redemption

1994

Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to work for an amoral warden. During his long stretch in prison, Dufresne comes to be admired by the other inmates -- including an older prisoner named Red -- for his integrity and unquenchable sense of hope.

8.7

MagicScore

Kaulayaw

2024

Two college schoolmates venture into the world of cybersex to support their needs. They fulfill their fans' sexual fantasy only to realized that they too, are falling for each other.

5.8

MagicScore

#10

Peddi

2026

In 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, a spirited villager unites his community through sports to defend their pride against a powerful rivals.

6.1

MagicScore

#11

The Shadow's Edge

2025

Macau Police brings the tracking expert police officer out of retirement to help catch a dangerous group of professional thieves.

7.8

MagicScore

#12

Rita

2024

Rita, who finds herself alone when husband Ariel works abroad. They both find solace and sexual satisfaction in other people. When Ariel comes back, they both act like nothing happened. But will this keep their marriage from falling apart?

6.0

MagicScore

#13

Au Bonheur des Dames

1930

Denise, an orphaned girl, moves to Paris where she hopes to find work at her uncle's store. But the glamorous department store 'Aux Bonheur des Dames' across the street crushes all the little businesses around. She finds a position there.

6.4

MagicScore

#14

Tuner

2026

A gifted piano tuner's meticulous skills for tuning pianos lead him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.

7.2

MagicScore

#15

Interstellar

2014

The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.

8.5

MagicScore

#16

Joyeux Noel

2005

France, 1914, during World War I. On Christmas Eve, an extraordinary event takes place in the bloody no man's land that the French and the Scots dispute with the Germans…

7.4

MagicScore

#17

Elephant

2003

Several ordinary high school students go through their daily routine as two others prepare for something more malevolent.

7.0

MagicScore

#18

A Journey Through Time with Anthony

2015

A young man from Dalian pursues his studies in Melbourne, where he undergoes love, loss and self-discovery in this coming-of-age tale.

5.9

MagicScore

#19

Bright Leaf

1950

Two tobacco growers battle for control of the cigarette market.

5.6

MagicScore

#20

The Antique

2024

A young Georgian man named Lado is involved in smuggling antique furniture from Georgia to Russia. Medea, Lado’s girlfriend, buys herself an apartment in St. Peterburg’s historic center. At the time of the unlawful deportation of thousands of Georgians from Russia, Lado is caught and deported.

6.7

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Once Upon a Time in the West?

The top films similar to Once Upon a Time in the West by MovieMagicScore are Michael (8.7), Salitan (4.7), The Devil Wears Prada 2 (6.7). Each shares drama/western themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Once Upon a Time in the West worth watching?

Once Upon a Time in the West holds a MovieMagicScore of 8.3/10 from 4,928 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Once Upon a Time in the West?

Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) is a drama, western film directed by Sergio Leone, starring Claudia Cardinale, Henry Fonda, Jason Robards.

Where can I find more recommendations like Once Upon a Time in the West?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more drama recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Once Upon a Time in the West

This ranked list pairs Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), a drama and western film from Sergio Leone, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Claudia Cardinale take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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