AceShowbiz - Kevin Costner is a name synonymous with Westerns, having starred in numerous films and series, including the hit show Yellowstone and the award-winning Dances With Wolves. However, one of his earlier films, Wyatt Earp, did not quite make the impact that he and the rest of the team were hoping for. The 1994 biographical saga, helmed by Lawrence Kasdan, saw Costner star as the titular gunslinger, but it was overshadowed by another Western film, Tombstone, released a year earlier.

The film follows the early years of Wyatt Earp's life as one of the most legendary lawmen in the history of the West and digs into his involvement in the notorious OK Corral gunfight. With a star-studded cast, including Gene Hackman, Bill Pullman, Dennis Quaid, Isabella Rossellini, and Mark Harmon, Wyatt Earp is a epic Western that, despite its initial lack of success, is still worth watching. At over three hours in length, viewers are advised to have some snacks and cold beverages by their side when watching the film.

On Rotten Tomatoes, Wyatt Earp has a critics' score of 31%, which is significantly lower than Tombstone's 76%. The latter, starring Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, and Sam Elliott, is often considered one of the best Westerns of all time. Despite this, Wyatt Earp has its own merits and is still a notable film in the Western genre. Those who haven't seen it will soon have a chance to do so when it becomes available on Tubi on November 1, completely free of charge.

Kevin Costner is still involved in the Western genre, with his passion project, Horizon: An American Saga, currently in development. The first installment was released in 2024, but it was largely panned by critics and audiences, delaying the release of its follow-up. It's unclear whether the full story will ever be told, but for now, fans of Costner and Westerns can check out Wyatt Earp on Tubi and experience one of the most iconic lawmen in the Wild West.