

Red River
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.
Where to watch Red River in United States
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Where is Red River streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 5 | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Looke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
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
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
Thomas Dunson

Montgomery Clift
Matthew Garth

Joanne Dru
Tess Millay

Walter Brennan
'Groot' Nadine

Coleen Gray
Fen

Harry Carey
Mr. Melville

John Ireland
Cherry Valance

Noah Beery Jr.
Buster McGee

Harry Carey, Jr.
Dan Latimer

Chief Yowlachie
Quo

Paul Fix
Teeler Yacey

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.











