What is the most iconic Western movie?

Iconic; If something or someone is considered iconic, they're very influential, recognisable, and revered.
If you had to pick ten westerns that would typify what iconic westerns were and are all about, in other words those that are top of mind. Which would you pick? I’ve had a go at this task today. Not an easy process, everyone will have their own opinions on this, let me know yours in the comments. No right or wrong answers. For decades westerns went through a natural development, representing various elements of the west. I won’t even get into the sub genres today.
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[@user-bu8bc9zu5s]

The original Stagecoach

[@guskarl49]

I've seen all of these westerns and they're all really so iconic, that's impossible - to pick one best. They're all excellent!

[@anangryranger]

The Searchers has to be the best. John Wayne was superb.

[@josepherhardt164]

Hmmm. I usually agree with your choices, but how can you omit _The Good, the Bad and the Ugly_ ?

[@landismcgauhey7217]

I prefer "Red River" & "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance"...but I agree with the commentator immediately-below, the most iconic Western is "The Searchers".

[@mikesaunders4775]

Can't argue with any of these films, although the list could have gone on and included Rio Bravo, High Plains Drifter, Gunfight at the OK Corral, Hombre, The Long Riders, One Eyed Jacks etc.....

[@dotmac48]

I believe to be an iconic western, it would have to be one of the John Wayne/John Ford movies. So, even though I love Stagecoach, I think it would be The Searchers.

[@delcannon5051]

I would recommend "The Hanging Tree," starring Gary Cooper. It's my favorite western of all time.

[@stevecharlesworth9612]

High noon is fine as a life lesson, everyone is your friend until you actually need a friend, but there's so many good westerns, so many brilliant

[@silverjohn6037]

The only one you didn't mention would be the original True Grit. For all it's flaws you can't imagine an montage of great western movie scenes that doesn't include the meadow shootout.

[@TS-wh4ey]

Hard to choose the most iconic western. Each of these in the video have their own quality of greatness. I'll just say that western movies are the most iconic movie genre.

[@ThomasGidley-kv2uj]

Amen

[@jamesbednar8625]

Awesome list!!! Have seen most of these movies numerous times throughout 60+ years wandering around this planet and will see them numerous times more before I leave it.

[@oldtimingdude1053]

True Grit ,Jeramiah Johnson, Outlaw Josey Wales.

[@Hellcat-ml7sz]

The Good The Bad and the Ugly & Unforgiven

[@famouspeople63]

Check out my other videos on my channel all these often mentioned.

[@cikappa74]

The Good The Bad and The Ugly, or Once upon a time in the West, or Rio Bravo. These are the titles IMAO.

[@DavyDredd14]

Most Iconic Westerns : The Searchers (1956) The Good, the Bad & the Ugly (1966)

[@peterscocca3024]

Stagecoach for sure The Good The Bad and The Ugly is my favorite

[@seanobrien2306]

Hi, "Wrangler"..., Excellent video and very informative, and "Thank you" for sharing the video ! ! * One of your best videos... However..., you have had so many excellent videos... Looking forward to your next video... "Semper Fi" Mike in Montana P.S.: I still wish, hope, and pray that the ( younger generation ) would take an interest in this magnificent old wild west movies or westerns and learn about the ( history ) of the "Old Wild West" and how the western cities and towns and states were made and build, including the biggest "working cattle ranches" in the west and fed America. * History of the "Old Wild West" in movies ( westerns )..., also gives us a glue for our own future... * Once again, excellent video and very informative, and "Thank you" for sharing the video ! ! 🐎 🤠 "Semper Fi" Mike in Montana :)

[@famouspeople63]

I'm with you, thanks!

[@kithg]

Stagecoach (original), Shane, High Noon, Red River, Winchester 73, Ride the High Country, The Searchers, Magnificent Seven (original), True Grit (original), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The only one of yours or mine I haven’t seen is Forgiven, which is on my list.

[@bravehome4276]

If we subscribe to your definition of iconic (outstanding, representative and influential) then I'd have to go for an earlier Western (to be influential). My pick would be Stagecoach (1939). It is like the Grand Hotel (1932) of Westerns, focusing as it does on the many characters in the Stagecoach as individuals, with unique backstories and enhancements to the overall movie. Since Iconic also means 'representative of the ideas/opinions of a particular age, its now stereotypical depiction of Indians is iconic in that it represents the narrow-minded focus of America in that day and age.

[@robertrochester403]

Rio Bravo is as about iconic as it gets.Tho you always mention Gene Autry!

[@oldcountryboy]

Those are all good movies But I think the Best Western ever made open range

[@TheTriplelman]

- Little Big Man 1974 - not the most iconic but amazing- Dustin Hoffman The film is an historical biography of a fictional life lived in the wild west during many historical events, but the first American film where American Indians were 1st shown as a humanity NEVER shown in film before. with Chief Dan George - great film I promise! - agree with you, loved winchester 73 and most of the other films you listed.

[@stephensuddick1896]

While not iconic, the two that are my absolute favorite are Hombre and Lonely are the Brave.

[@donaldcharlton2569]

I would like to see one on the music of westerns after hearing the music from "High Noon" it brought back memories 🤔😂👍😁!!!

[@dongordon4464]

I think - What we are talking about here is movies about crime in the American west, during the 1800s. How about "Destry Rides Again" James Stewart

[@bravehome4276]

One of my favs too :)

[@tonyhemingway7980]

Couldn't you find an English version of 3:10 to Yuma?

[@ThinkitThrough-kd4fn]

People seem to be citing their favorites. But if you mean TRULY iconic, classic good vs. evil, themes of redemption, rugged western settings, etc. The MOST iconic is Shane. Honorable mentions to Stagecoach and The Searchers. (btw, I consider Liberty Valance to be the best western movie, but it's not "iconic" in that sense).

[@johnomahony2651]

My no 1. is Shane followed by 2.High Noon 3. Winchester 73 4. 3.10 To Yuma John O'Mahony Ireland

[@remstaler3444]

Stagecoach, rio bravo, true grit, liberty valance, Cowboys, magnificent 7, Vera Cruz, butch and sundance, Winchester 73, high noon. River of no return. The big country, chatos Land, breakhart Pass, little big man........

[@rongendron8705]

Great list, but you didn't add "SHANE"!

[@MarcAmAlb]

I think “The man who shot Liberty Valance” and “Once upon a time in the west” should be on the list.

[@famouspeople63]

Both mentioned many time in my videos on my channel, take a look.

[@donrepcon7704]

It would be so easy to name top 10 westerns with only John Wayne movies. Your list was excellent but, admittedly, Shane and High Noon were not among my favorites. There are so many poignant others that I enjoyed far more that represented the genre.

[@famouspeople63]

That's cool. No two people will agree on a top ten usually, I also change my opinions from time to time. Agree about Wayne. The reigning number one.

[@superfit60]

3:10 to Yuma & High Noon.... however, I am partial to Winchester 73

[@williamgaines9784]

Firecreek, where Jimmy Stewart goes full Popeye, "I've stood all I can stands, I cants stands no more!"(in action, not words), on Henry Fonda and gang, is a great and realistic western imo.

[@famouspeople63]

Stewart would go a bit darker than usual in westerns

[@willieluncheonette5843]

The most acclaimed on most best of lists is The Searchers.

[@famouspeople63]

Hard to beat it

[@sergefarmer4832]

Winchester 73...true story!

[@scottgwelch6904]

The Iron Horse.

[@virginia7191]

I am good with all of these except Unforgiven. I found it only mediocre, at best. I would have chosen True Grit (John Wayne) or the Revengers instead.

[@ditabajeffreyselepe7434]

For a few dollars more

[@11bravo86]

Paleface, with Bob Hope. Shakiest Gun in the West. Paint Your Wagon. Son of Paleface. Star Wars.

[@famouspeople63]

See my videos on Parody Westerns and Sci-Fi Westerns in my channel

[@11bravo86]

@@famouspeople63 The five movies I mentioned were legit in my book. They make me feel right. Don't forget Blazin Saddle. May The Swartz Be With You, famouspeople63.

[@jerrymartin5100]

You missed quite a few, but tje big one was The Good the Bad and the Ugly

[@famouspeople63]

You may be new to my channel. I never leave anyone out deliberately. If I get enough interest in a video, I will follow up and add more. If I try to put all in one video will be way too long. Thanks!

[@ronaldheflen7629]

Why do awerster.and cut all.off from.diff..country ????

[@ThomasGidley-kv2uj]

Mine would be Red River, Tombstone, both True Grits, and believe it or not Support your local Sheriff, and Shakiest gun in the West. Last two i can't get enough of.

[@Hero1117a]

Shane

[@famouspeople63]

Definately

[@theresataylor7028]

The magnificent seven best!

[@popey129]

Jubal.

[@canightwing9]

How about Westerns featuring left-handed gunslingers as main protagonists? Or even actors who happened to be lefties in real life?

[@robertmalfy8552]

The out law Josey whales Eastwoods forgiven tombstone with Kurt Russell