A ranking of the most exciting western movies of all time has been released, with some outlets highlighting specific films from 1959 and 1972 as being among the best. The rankings appear to vary across different sources, with some focusing on westerns from specific decades, such as the 1970s, or specific actors, like John Wayne. The rankings also seem to include a range of formats, including films and miniseries, with some sources considering more recent releases, while others look back at classic westerns.