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McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971)
McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) poster
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2024: #235
2023: #239
2022: #239

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Picture: 10, Audio: 7, Extras: 9

Length

121 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

McCabe and Mrs. Miller

Last Updated

6 days ago

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Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release
Best Audio Release
Format
UHD Blu-ray
UHD Tiers
Excellent
Criterion:

review

Featured Lists
National Film Registry

Year of Induction: 2010

TSPDT
2026: #235
2025: #237
2024: #235
2023: #239
2022: #239
Criterion Forum
Review

Picture: 10, Audio: 7, Extras: 9

Length
121 mins
Type
Movie
Alternative Titles
McCabe and Mrs. Miller
Last Updated
6 days ago
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