

Ride the High Country
“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.
Where to watch Ride the High Country in United States
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Where is Ride the High Country streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Philo, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Molotov TV, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, LaCinetek, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Ride the High Country
Ride the High Country is a 1962 English-language western 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 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, 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
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 7.1/10 from 247 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western, Ride the High Country is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Ride the High Country
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Cast of Ride the High Country

Randolph Scott
Gil Westrum

Joel McCrea
Steve Judd

Mariette Hartley
Elsa Knudsen

Ron Starr
Heck Longtree

Edgar Buchanan
Judge Tolliver

R.G. Armstrong
Joshua Knudsen

Jenie Jackson
Kate

James Drury
Billy Hammond

L.Q. Jones
Sylvus Hammond

John Anderson
Elder Hammond

John Davis Chandler
Jimmy Hammond

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, Philo, 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 7.1/10 audience score from 247 ratings.











