---
title: "Red Rock West"
year: 1993
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/red-rock-west-1993"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 10427
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Red Rock West (1993) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/red-rock-west-1993

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Red Rock West is a 1993 crime, drama, and thriller film directed in the neo-noir tradition, starring Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, Lara Flynn Boylova, J. T. Walsh, and Dwight Yoakam. The plot follows Texan Michael, whose promised job fails to materialize in Wyoming before he is mistaken by Wayne for a hired hitman intended to kill Wayne's unfaithful wife, Suzanne, leading Mike to take the money and run into complications with the real hitman, Lyle.

The film holds a user score and rating on platforms like TMDB and CSFD, and is noted for its tense narrative where a drifter takes full advantage of a mistaken identity situation before things go wrong and get worse. With a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes and an R rating, it offers a compact viewing experience driven by twists, turns, and confrontations with dangerous criminals in a western backdrop.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A stranded drifter accepts a murder contract in Wyoming, sparking a cascade of catastrophic complications."

### Why Watch
- Features a stellar main cast including Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, Lara Flynn Boylova, J. T. Walsh, and Dwight Yoakam.
- Delivers a tense crime drama and thriller narrative driven by a case of mistaken identity.
- Runtime is a concise 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It carries an R rating, which may not appeal to viewers seeking milder content.
- Tone & Suitability: Red Rock West is a crime, drama, and thriller film with a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes and an R rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #mistaken-identity, #crime-thriller, #neo-noir, #wyoming-setting, #double-cross, #drifter-protagonist

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Dahl
- **Networks / Studios**: Propaganda Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Universal Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nicolas Cage** as *Michael Williams*
- **Dennis Hopper** as *Lyle from Dallas*
- **Lara Flynn Boyle** as *Suzanne Brown*
- **J.T. Walsh** as *Wayne Brown*
- **Timothy Carhart** as *Deputy Matt Greytack*
- **Dan Shor** as *Deputy Russ Bowman*
- **Dwight Yoakam** as *Truck Driver*
- **Craig Reay** as *Jim*
- **Vance Johnson** as *Mr. Johnson*
- **Robert Apel** as *Howard*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Red Rock West?
Red Rock West is available to rent or buy as indicated by online movie platforms.

### Q: Is Red Rock West worth watching?
Yes, it features a strong cast including Nicolas Cage and Dennis Hopper in a gripping crime thriller.

### Q: What is the binge duration or runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes or viewing details?
Red Rock West is a feature film rather than a series, so it is viewed in a single 1 hour and 38 minute sitting.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Red Rock West — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10427)
- [Red Rock West (1993) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/11227-red-rock-west/prehled/)
- [Red Rock West – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Rock_West)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*