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Ride the High Country

1962·Movie·94 min·7.0(251)

Showdown in the High Sierra!

An ex-lawman is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.

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Where to watch Ride the High Country in United States

Can I watch Ride the High Country in United States? Yes — you can stream Ride the High Country in United States on YouTube TV, YouTube Free, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open Ride the High Country there. Availability last verified on July 31, 2026.

Where is Ride the High Country streaming around the world?

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United StatesYouTube TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United Kingdom5Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store
FranceMolotov TV, SFR PlayApple TV Store, LaCinetek, Amazon Video
SpainTivifyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilLooke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies
JapanHBO Max on U-NextAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Ride the High Country

Ride the High Country is a 1962 English-language western and drama film directed by Sam Peckinpah. The cast is led by Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, Mariette Hartley. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, YouTube Free, Plex.

Ride the High Country was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on May 9, 1962.

Director
Sam Peckinpah
Writers
N.B. Stone Jr.
Release date
May 9, 1962
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Ride the High Country cast & crew

Ride the High Country was directed by Sam Peckinpah and written by N.B. Stone Jr..

The cast features Randolph Scott as Gil Westrum, Joel McCrea as Steve Judd, Mariette Hartley as Elsa Knudsen, Ron Starr as Heck Longtree, Edgar Buchanan as Judge Tolliver, and R.G. Armstrong as Joshua Knudsen.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Bassman, cinematography is by Lucien Ballard, and it was produced by Richard E. Lyons.

Is Ride the High Country worth watching?

Ride the High Country holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 251 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.

At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy western and drama, Ride the High Country is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Ride the High Country

In United States, you can stream Ride the High Country on YouTube TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV, 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 Ride the High Country

Randolph Scott

Randolph Scott

Gil Westrum

Joel McCrea

Joel McCrea

Steve Judd

Mariette Hartley

Mariette Hartley

Elsa Knudsen

Ron Starr

Ron Starr

Heck Longtree

Edgar Buchanan

Edgar Buchanan

Judge Tolliver

R.G. Armstrong

R.G. Armstrong

Joshua Knudsen

Jenie Jackson

Jenie Jackson

Kate

James Drury

James Drury

Billy Hammond

L.Q. Jones

L.Q. Jones

Sylvus Hammond

John Anderson

John Anderson

Elder Hammond

John Davis Chandler

John Davis Chandler

Jimmy Hammond

Warren Oates

Warren Oates

Henry Hammond

Ride the High Country — FAQs

Where can I watch Ride the High Country in United States?

Ride the High Country is streaming on YouTube TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Ride the High Country on YouTube TV?

Yes — Ride the High Country is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Ride the High Country in?

Ride the High Country is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Ride the High Country?

Ride the High Country runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).

What is Ride the High Country rated?

It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 251 ratings.

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