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How the West Was Fun

  • TV Movie
  • 1994
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
2.1K
YOUR RATING
How the West Was Fun (1994)
Buddy ComedyContemporary WesternSlapstickComedyFamilyWestern

Olsen twins Mary-Kate and Ashley lead the battle of wits and wills to save their beloved ranch in the feature length comedy How The West Was Fun.Olsen twins Mary-Kate and Ashley lead the battle of wits and wills to save their beloved ranch in the feature length comedy How The West Was Fun.Olsen twins Mary-Kate and Ashley lead the battle of wits and wills to save their beloved ranch in the feature length comedy How The West Was Fun.

  • Director
    • Stuart Margolin
  • Writer
    • Jurgen Wolff
  • Stars
    • Mary-Kate Olsen
    • Ashley Olsen
    • Martin Mull
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stuart Margolin
    • Writer
      • Jurgen Wolff
    • Stars
      • Mary-Kate Olsen
      • Ashley Olsen
      • Martin Mull
    • 13User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Mary-Kate Olsen
    Mary-Kate Olsen
    • Susie Martin
    Ashley Olsen
    Ashley Olsen
    • Jessica Martin
    Martin Mull
    Martin Mull
    • Bart Gafooley
    Michele Greene
    Michele Greene
    • Laura Forester
    Patrick Cassidy
    Patrick Cassidy
    • Stephen Martin
    Ben Cardinal
    Ben Cardinal
    • George
    Leon Pownall
    Leon Pownall
    • Leo McRugger
    Peg Phillips
    • Natty
    Wes Tritter
    • Cookie
    Heather Lea MacCallum
    • Leona
    Shaun Johnston
    Shaun Johnston
    • Phil
    Daniel Libman
    Daniel Libman
    • Roger
    • (as Dan Libman)
    Elizabeth Olsen
    Elizabeth Olsen
    • Girl in Car
    • (as Lizzie Olsen)
    Jacqueline Robbins
    Jacqueline Robbins
    • Twin #1
    Joyce Robbins
    Joyce Robbins
    • Twin #2
    Georgie Collins
    • Mrs. Plaskett
    Bartley Bard
    • Mr. Sulton
    Lorette Clow
    Lorette Clow
    • Lurleen
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Stuart Margolin
    • Writer
      • Jurgen Wolff
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews13

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    6wwjd1983ad

    Good for kids

    I remember when this was on (it's been almost 10 years I can't believe it!) and my sister and I watched this quite often. I thought it was really good. When I look back on it, it wasn't that great of a movie, but kids most definately will enjoy it. It was made for kids.
    10kaitdwell91

    Adorable

    this movie was really cute. I loved it! i watched it 2 times in a row..... I'm serious! MK and A are soooo cute in this. The outfits they wore were adorable. I really liked the music in it. this is a perfect family film. and it is really innocent. It makes one want to go live in Colorado. also to go horseback riding. it was soo cute with their moms diary! I loved it. Even if some of the movie was unrealistic...... HEY its a childish film..... its supposed to be fun and cute. I have always loved western films. and this one is a perfect film for the whole family. It reminds one of the innocent days. its what every kid dreams of. I loved it
    6ccreekin

    best Olsen twin movie

    My kids thought this was the best movie by the Olsen twins, and so did I. ("Little Rascals" is not really an Olsen twin movie, and we didn't like "It Takes Two" as well.) Its plot is predictable but plausible, with a touch of mystery and suspense. Martin Mull gives a fine performance as the bad guy. The western scenery is excellent: production values seem higher than most made-for-TV movies. I think this is as good as many higher-rated IMDb movies, but it lacks drug or alcohol references, so I guess many pseudo-adults can't appreciate it. One funny part is the way George (Ben Cardinal), a native American / Indian, keeps arriving everywhere via mountain bike before the horses do.
    1jonm1998

    Oh please...

    Give the parents a break...this movie is sad moviemaking. If the Olsen twins had stayed young, maybe they would have more success on the silver screen. However, as they get older their acting skills continue to show that looks is all they have. And please save us from the acting on the adult's parts. They were obviously as bored as I was. I voted 1/10.
    mum-6

    pretty good movie

    This may not have been one of their best movies, but I still liked it. I'm a Olsen twin fan and I like all their movies, even their short videos. This movie was pretty good, and the Olsen twins did well. They are good actresses.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This was Elizabeth Olsen's first onscreen debut as the girl in the car
    • Goofs
      At the beginning of the final party, an old lady is making a speech, while we can clearly see her at the same time ready to dance on the side of another woman, with the audience.
    • Connections
      Featured in Movie Nights: How the West Was Fun (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Cowgirls
      Music and Lyrics by Richard Bellis and Gloria Kaye

      Performed by Gloria Kaye

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 19, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Trenchcoattwins.com - screen caps
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Веселі дні на Дикому Заході
    • Filming locations
      • Alberta, Canada(rural scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Dualstar Productions
      • Green/Epstein Productions
      • Kicking Horse Productions Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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