The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), certificate 18

AT A GLANCE

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is a 1966 western film directed by Sergio Leone, certificate 18, 179 minutes long. To own it on Apple TV in the UK cost £8.99 on 14 October 2026, or £3.49 to rent.

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Why it is worth your time

Three gunmen chase buried Confederate gold across a Civil War landscape. Clint Eastwood, Ennio Morricone’s score and a three-way stand-off in a graveyard that still has no equal.

The details

Released: 1966
Director: Sergio Leone
BBFC certificate: 18
Running time: 179 minutes
Shelf: 1960s
Buy (Apple TV): £8.99
Rent (Apple TV): £3.49

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: quick answers

What is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly rated in the UK?

18, according to its UK store listing (BBFC).

How long is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?

179 minutes: 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Who directed The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?

Sergio Leone, in 1966.

Rating, length and today’s prices: Apple’s British iTunes listing, checked 2026-10-14. Poster © its owner, shown only to identify the film.