The Ridiculous 6 (2015)
Film · Western, Comedy, Adventure
Stream it, ifif you are a dedicated Adam Sandler fan seeking a mindless, broad Western parody with crude gags.
A broad, slapstick Western satire that relies heavily on its ensemble cast and crude sight gags. While it was widely panned by critics for its low-brow humor, it remains a quintessential pick for viewers looking for a silly, brain-off Happy Madison experience.
What it is about
When his long-lost outlaw father returns, Tommy "White Knife" Stockburn goes on an adventure-filled journey across the Old West with his five brothers.
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What The Ridiculous 6 is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this feels like an overstuffed, chaotic variety show set against a high-budget desert backdrop. The pace is erratic, occasionally stalling for long stretches of toilet humour or bizarre character tics before lurching back into its episodic adventure structure. It relies on a relentless barrage of slapstick and broad stereotypes, maintaining a tone that is perpetually juvenile and loud, regardless of the stakes.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is strictly for viewers who appreciate the specific brand of Happy Madison silliness and do not mind a two-hour runtime for a thin premise. Those seeking a clever Western satire or sophisticated wit should skip it entirely. It is often crude and culturally clumsy, which will be a significant deterrent for many. The sheer commitment of the ensemble cast is the only real tether here.
The right evening for it
It suits a late, low-stakes evening when you want something that requires zero intellectual engagement. It is best enjoyed with a group of friends who share a taste for 1990s-style gross-out comedy.
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How The Ridiculous 6 leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to feel slightly fatigued by the relentless absurdity and the lengthy runtime. It leaves a lingering sense of having watched an extended inside joke that rarely prioritises the audience's time.
How The Ridiculous 6 ends
Spoilers. The whole ending, in a few lines. Nothing shows until you ask and then confirm.
The film ends with Tommy successfully rescuing Smoking Fox and capturing Frank Stockburn. After Frank reveals he was aware Cicero killed Tommy's mother to protect the gang, Tommy leaves his biological father to rot inside a mine. The action shifts back to the Native village, where Tommy and Smoking Fox are married in a ceremony attended by the other half-brothers.
Screaming Eagle decides to adopt Ramon, Lil' Pete, Herm, Danny, and Chico, welcoming them into the tribe just as he did with Tommy. The Left-Eye Gang admit they never actually removed their eyes, which infuriates Clem. The story concludes with a post-credits scene showing Abner Doubleday and his baseball team performing a chant to honour the Stockburn brothers.
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If you like this, try
A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)
the same contemporary, raunchy take on a classic Western setting
Grown Ups (2010)
a similar ensemble-driven focus on juvenile banter and physical comedy
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The Ridiculous 6 soundtrack
Music by Rupert Gregson-Williams and Elmo Weber
Questions people ask
- Is The Ridiculous 6 a funny film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Funny. A broad, slapstick Western satire that relies heavily on its ensemble cast and crude sight gags. While it was widely panned by critics for its low-brow humor, it remains a quintessential pick for viewers looking for a silly, brain-off Happy Madison experience.
- How long is The Ridiculous 6?
- The Ridiculous 6 runs 119 min and was released in 2015.
- Where can I watch The Ridiculous 6 in the UK?
- In the UK, The Ridiculous 6 is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Who composed the music for The Ridiculous 6?
- The music for The Ridiculous 6 is by Rupert Gregson-Williams and Elmo Weber.
- Is The Ridiculous 6 worth watching?
- It depends: if you are a dedicated Adam Sandler fan seeking a mindless, broad Western parody with crude gags. IMDb users rate it 4.9 out of 10 from 59,474 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 0%, Metacritic 18 and TMDB users 5.2.
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