John Wayne’s Top 10 Movies for Montana Fans

One of the most famous actors of all time is Marion Morrison. You know who that is, right? No?! Well, let's use the name he's actually known for—John Wayne. The Duke. Ring a bell now? I thought so.

Wayne wasn't just an actor; he was an American icon. With his signature drawl, towering presence, and no-nonsense attitude, he defined the Western genre and shaped the way we imagine the Old West. And if there's one place that still embodies that rugged frontier spirit, it's Montana—a land of wide-open spaces, cowboy culture, and the kind of landscapes straight out of a John Wayne film.

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So, saddle up as we take a ride through The Duke's Top 10 Movies—classics that any true Western fan (especially in Big Sky Country) should know.

All of these rankings were put together by Stacker, and they used IMDb rating as of December 5, 2024. Ties were broken by the number of votes on IMDb and any other ties were broken by Metacritic.

The Duke's Top 10 Movies

#10. Baby Face

• Released 1933
• IMDb user rating: 7.5

#9. El Dorado

• Released 1966
• IMDb user rating: 7.5

#8. The Shootist

• Released 1976
• IMDb user rating: 7.6

#7. Red River

• Released 1948
• IMDb user rating: 7.7

#6. The Quit Man

• Released 1952
• IMDb user rating: 7.7

#5. The Longest Day

• Released 1962
• IMDB user rating: 7.7

#4. Stagecoach

• Released 1939
• IMDB user rating: 7.8

#3. The Searchers

• Released 1956
• IMDb user rating: 7.8

#2. Rio Bravo

• Released 1959
• IMDb user rating: 8

#1. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

• Released 1962
• IMDb user rating: 8.1

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