

High Plains Drifter
“They'd never forget the day he drifted into town.”
A gunfighting stranger comes to the small settlement of Lago. After gunning down three gunmen who tried to kill him, the townsfolk decide to hire the Stranger to hold off three outlaws who are on their way.
Where to watch High Plains Drifter in United States
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Where is High Plains Drifter streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, fuboTV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Claro tv+, Telecine Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About High Plains Drifter
High Plains Drifter is a 1973 English-language western, drama and mystery film directed by Clint Eastwood. The cast is led by Clint Eastwood, Verna Bloom, Marianna Hill. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, fuboTV, Netflix Standard with Ads.
High Plains Drifter was produced by Malpaso Productions and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 19, 1973, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $16 million worldwide.
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Writers
- Ernest Tidyman
- Release date
- April 19, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $16 million
- Production
- Malpaso Productions, Universal Pictures
High Plains Drifter cast & crew
High Plains Drifter was directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Ernest Tidyman.
The cast features Clint Eastwood as The Stranger, Verna Bloom as Sarah Belding, Marianna Hill as Callie Travers, Mitchell Ryan as Dave Drake, Jack Ging as Morgan Allen, and Stefan Gierasch as Mayor Jason Hobart.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dee Barton, cinematography is by Bruce Surtees, and it was produced by Jennings Lang and Robert Daley.
Is High Plains Drifter worth watching?
High Plains Drifter holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 1,345 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy western, drama, and mystery, High Plains Drifter is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch High Plains Drifter
In United States, you can stream High Plains Drifter on Netflix, fuboTV, and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of High Plains Drifter

Clint Eastwood
The Stranger

Verna Bloom
Sarah Belding

Marianna Hill
Callie Travers

Mitchell Ryan
Dave Drake

Jack Ging
Morgan Allen

Stefan Gierasch
Mayor Jason Hobart

Ted Hartley
Lewis Belding

Billy Curtis
Mordecai

Geoffrey Lewis
Stacey Bridges

Scott Walker
Bill Borders

Walter Barnes
Sheriff Sam Shaw

Paul Brinegar
Lutie Naylor
High Plains Drifter — FAQs
▸Where can I watch High Plains Drifter in United States?
High Plains Drifter is streaming on Netflix, fuboTV, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is High Plains Drifter on Netflix?
Yes — High Plains Drifter is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is High Plains Drifter in?
High Plains Drifter is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is High Plains Drifter?
High Plains Drifter runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is High Plains Drifter rated?
High Plains Drifter is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 1,345 ratings.











