How the West Was Won
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The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as seen through the eyes of one pioneer family.
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Where is How the West Was Won streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won is a 1962 English-language western, action and war film directed by John Ford and Henry Hathaway. The cast is led by Carroll Baker, Lee J. Cobb, Henry Fonda. It has a runtime of 2h 44m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
How the West Was Won was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Cinerama Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 2, 1962, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Ford, Henry Hathaway
- Writers
- John Gay, James R. Webb
- Release date
- November 2, 1962
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cinerama Productions
How the West Was Won cast & crew
How the West Was Won was directed by John Ford and Henry Hathaway and written by John Gay and James R. Webb.
The cast features Carroll Baker as Eve Prescott Rawlings, Lee J. Cobb as Marshal Lou Ramsey, Henry Fonda as Jethro Stuart, Carolyn Jones as Julie Rawlings, Karl Malden as Zebulon Prescott, and Gregory Peck as Cleve Van Valen.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfred Newman, cinematography is by William H. Daniels, and it was produced by Bernard Smith.
Is How the West Was Won worth watching?
How the West Was Won holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 497 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 2h 44m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy western, action, and war, How the West Was Won is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch How the West Was Won
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Cast of How the West Was Won
Carroll Baker
Eve Prescott Rawlings
Lee J. Cobb
Marshal Lou Ramsey
Henry Fonda
Jethro Stuart
Carolyn Jones
Julie Rawlings
Karl Malden
Zebulon Prescott
Gregory Peck
Cleve Van Valen
George Peppard
Zeb Rawlings
Robert Preston
Roger Morgan
Debbie Reynolds
Lilith Prescott
James Stewart
Linus Rawlings
Eli Wallach
Charlie Gant
John Wayne
William Sherman
How the West Was Won — FAQs
▸Where can I watch How the West Was Won in United States?
How the West Was Won is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is How the West Was Won in?
How the West Was Won is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is How the West Was Won?
How the West Was Won runs 2 hours 44 minutes (164 minutes).
▸What is How the West Was Won rated?
How the West Was Won is rated G. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 497 ratings.
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