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Red River

1948·Movie·133 min·7.3(593)

Following the Civil War, headstrong rancher Thomas Dunson decides to lead a perilous cattle drive from Texas to Missouri. During the exhausting journey, his persistence becomes tyrannical in the eyes of Matthew Garth, his adopted son and protégé.

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About Red River

Red River is a 1948 English-language western film directed by Howard Hawks. The cast is led by John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru. It has a runtime of 2h 13m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla.

Red River was produced by Monterey Productions and Charles K. Feldman Group and made in United States of America. It was released on September 17, 1948. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.

Director
Howard Hawks
Writers
Borden Chase, Charles Schnee
Release date
September 17, 1948
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$9 million
Production
Monterey Productions, Charles K. Feldman Group
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Red River cast & crew

Red River was directed by Howard Hawks and written by Borden Chase and Charles Schnee.

The cast features John Wayne as Thomas Dunson, Montgomery Clift as Matthew Garth, Joanne Dru as Tess Millay, Walter Brennan as 'Groot' Nadine, Coleen Gray as Fen, and Harry Carey as Mr. Melville.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin, cinematography is by Russell Harlan, and it was produced by Howard Hawks and Charles K. Feldman.

Is Red River worth watching?

Red River holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 593 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.

At 2h 13m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy western, Red River is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Red River

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Cast of Red River

John Wayne

John Wayne

Thomas Dunson

Montgomery Clift

Montgomery Clift

Matthew Garth

Joanne Dru

Joanne Dru

Tess Millay

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

'Groot' Nadine

Coleen Gray

Coleen Gray

Fen

Harry Carey

Harry Carey

Mr. Melville

John Ireland

John Ireland

Cherry Valance

Noah Beery Jr.

Noah Beery Jr.

Buster McGee

Harry Carey, Jr.

Harry Carey, Jr.

Dan Latimer

Chief Yowlachie

Chief Yowlachie

Quo

Paul Fix

Paul Fix

Teeler Yacey

Hank Worden

Hank Worden

Simms Reeves

Red River — FAQs

Where can I watch Red River in United States?

Red River is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Fawesome in United States.

Is Red River on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Red River is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Red River in?

Red River is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Red River?

Red River runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

What is Red River rated?

It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 593 ratings.

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