The Lone Ranger (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Lone Ranger is a 2013 action western directed by Gore Verbinski, starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and Tom Wilkinson. It runs 2 hours 29 minutes and earned $260.5 million worldwide on a $215 million budget. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 29m (149 min)
- Director
- Gore Verbinski
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $215M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Lone Ranger About?
The premise of The Lone Ranger without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1933, a young boy encounters Tonto at a carnival, who begins to recount the thrilling adventures of the Lone Ranger. The narrative follows their daring exploits in the Wild West as they confront dangerous outlaws, including the notorious Butch Cavendish and his gang. Witnessing their perilous journey, the boy learns about justice, honor, and the legendary partnership that shaped the Wild West.
The Lone Ranger Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- texas ranger
- wild west
- old west
- american indian
- horse
- tonto character
- urinating in a bucket
- vomiting
- murder of a police officer
- monument national park
- year 1869
- presumed dead
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- masked vigilante
- violence
- mexican standoff
- told in flashback
- monument valley
- brothel
- wooden leg
- based on tv series
- white hat
- origin of hero
- masked hero
- based on radio show
- peanut
- disguised as an indian
- riding a horse backwards
- profanity
- man dresses as a woman
- reference to spaghetti western films
- revisionist western
- winchester rifle
- lever action rifle
- lone ranger character
- man tied up
- firing squad
- bound in chains
- shackles
- saved from execution
- wendigo
- spirit
- side show
- freak show
- colt single action army revolver
- handheld weapon
- night
- handgun
- firearm
- quadruped
- animal
The Lone Ranger Cast
Johnny Depp leads the cast, with Helena Bonham Carter and Tom Wilkinson. Directed by Gore Verbinski; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Gore Verbinski
Also Starring in The Lone Ranger
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The Lone Ranger Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Lone Ranger 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 31% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 51%
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Metacritic 37 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 61% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
142 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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The Lone Ranger Plot Summary
What happens in The Lone Ranger from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At a vibrant sideshow during the 1933 San Francisco fair, a young boy named Will, who looks up to the legendary Lone Ranger, crosses paths with the enigmatic Tonto, portrayed by Johnny Depp. Tonto, an elderly Comanche Native American, begins to share his captivating tales from the Old West involving the famed adventurer.
Full summary
The whole story of The Lone Ranger, scene by scene
The Lone Ranger Box Office & Budget
The Lone Ranger grossed $260.5 million worldwide on a $215 million budget, 1.2 times what it cost. $89.3 million came from the US and Canada and $171.2 million (66%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$260.5M
1.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $89.3M
- International
- $171.2M
- Budget
- $215M
The Lone Ranger Awards & Nominations
The Lone Ranger was nominated for 2 Oscars.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 2014 2 nominations- Nominated Makeup and Hairstyling
- Nominated Visual Effects
The Lone Ranger Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Michael Schlesinger on THE LONE RANGER
How Well Do You Know The Lone Ranger?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Lone Ranger Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “Vienišų reindžerių, jezdziec znikad” and “Жалғыз рейнджер”.
- Also known as
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- Vienišų reindžerių, jezdziec znikad
- Жалғыз рейнджер
- 獨行俠
- رنجر تنها
- تکاور تنها
- The Lone Ranger, naissance d'un héros
- Lone Ranger, naissance d'un héros
- El Llanero Solitario
- O Mascarilha
- A Magányos lovas
- 独行侠
- Jeździec znikąd
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- Одинокий рейнджер
- הפרש הבודד
- Ο Μοναχικός Καβαλάρης
- Maskeli Süvari
- Самотният рейнджър
- Osamělý jezdec
- Osamelý jazdec
- ローン・レンジャー
- หน้ากากพิฆาตอธรรม
- Legenda călărețului singuratic
- O Cavaleiro Solitário
- Vienišas klajūnas
- Самотній рейнджер
- The Lone Ranger : Le justicier masqué
- Uljas ratsanik
- Усамљени ренџер
- 론 레인저
- Vientuļais reindžers
- Osamljeni jezdec
- الحارس الوحيد
- Usamljeni osvetnik, მარტოხელა რეინჯერი
- Kỵ Sĩ Cô Độc
- يىگانە ئەزىمەت
- تفنگدار تنها
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The Lone Ranger FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Lone Ranger, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Lone Ranger?
The Lone Ranger runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).
When was The Lone Ranger released?
The Lone Ranger was released on July 3, 2013.
Who directed The Lone Ranger?
The Lone Ranger was directed by Gore Verbinski.
More films by Gore Verbinski Who is in the cast of The Lone Ranger?
The Lone Ranger stars Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and Tom Wilkinson, among 9 credited actors.
How much did The Lone Ranger make at the box office?
The Lone Ranger grossed $260.5 million worldwide ($89.3 million domestic, $171.2 million international) on a budget of $215 million.
How is The Lone Ranger rated?
The Lone Ranger has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Was The Lone Ranger nominated for any awards?
The Lone Ranger received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does The Lone Ranger have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Lone Ranger has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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