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Netflix has a vast library of westerns for fans to enjoy, but one 80s classic has been hailed as the ‘best Western ever’.

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The action-packed Western about four drifters who band together(Image: COLUMBIA PICTURES)

Fan of Westerns are urged to watch an 80s classic praised as the finest of its genre.

Streaming platform Netflix currently includes a star-studded film as part of its vast collection of Westerns, such as Let Him Go and The Harder They Fall.

Notable personalities including John Cleese, Jeff Goldblum and Linda Hunt all feature as part of the A-list supporting ensemble.

Greeted with favourable critical reception upon its initial release, the picture received nominations for Best Sound and Best Original Score at the 58th Academy Awards.

Silverado is an action-filled Western about four drifters who join forces and journey to the eponymous town, only to discover it under the control of a corrupt sheriff.

United, the unlikely cowboys band together to combat the corruption, safeguard those they care about and restore justice to the town.

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The 1985 Western was praised for its soundtrack(Image: COLUMBIA PICTURES)

Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Danny Glover and Costner portray the lead characters – Paden, Emmett, Mal and Jake respectively – and they all garnered significant acclaim for their performances.

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Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes commented on the picture: “Boasting rich detail and a well-told story, Silverado is a rare example of an ’80s Hollywood Western done right.”

In 2005 and 2008, the picture was acknowledged by the American Film Institute in the 100 Years of Film Scores list and the AFI’s 10 Top 10 list.

Enthusiastic viewers flocked to IMDb to express their opinions on the film, with one writing: “Silverado is a phenomenal Western that’s funny, thrilling and emotional and just plain fun. Scott Glenn, Kevin Kline, Kevin Costner and Danny Glover are all incredible.”

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The Western film stars a young Kevin Costner(Image: COLUMBIA PICTURES)

A second remarked: “This is undoubtedly my all-time favourite Western, with Open Range a close second.”

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A third declared: “The best Western EVER.” While yet another enthusiast noted: “The finest Western of all! This is top of my favourite film list as it does appear to have everything.”

Weighing in specifically on the film’s soundtrack, a final reviewer wrote: “If you’ve never seen Silverado, you’re missing out on probably the best Western to come out of the modern era.

“Set to one of the best Western themes ever written, Bruce Broughton practically conducts the entire movie with his music.”

Silverado is on Netflix