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Rio Bravo

1959·Movie·141 min·7.8(1,266)

They fought back to back... No quarter given... No quarter asked... No way in... No way out... of Rio Bravo!

A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a disabled man, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy.

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Where to watch Rio Bravo in United States

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Where is Rio Bravo streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesFawesomeAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXT, HBO Max on U-NextAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Rio Bravo

Rio Bravo is a 1959 English-language western and drama film directed by Howard Hawks. The cast is led by John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson. It has a runtime of 2h 21m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fawesome.

Rio Bravo was produced by Armada Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 8, 1959. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.

Director
Howard Hawks
Writers
Jules Furthman, Leigh Brackett
Release date
March 8, 1959
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$6 million
Production
Armada Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
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Rio Bravo cast & crew

Rio Bravo was directed by Howard Hawks and written by Jules Furthman and Leigh Brackett.

The cast features John Wayne as Sheriff John T. Chance, Dean Martin as Dude, Ricky Nelson as Colorado Ryan, Angie Dickinson as Feathers, Walter Brennan as Stumpy, and Ward Bond as Pat Wheeler.

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

Is Rio Bravo worth watching?

Rio Bravo holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 1,266 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.

At 2h 21m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy western and drama, Rio Bravo is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Rio Bravo

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Cast of Rio Bravo

John Wayne

John Wayne

Sheriff John T. Chance

Dean Martin

Dean Martin

Dude

Ricky Nelson

Ricky Nelson

Colorado Ryan

Angie Dickinson

Angie Dickinson

Feathers

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

Stumpy

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Pat Wheeler

John Russell

John Russell

Nathan Burdette

Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez

Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez

Carlos Robante

Estelita Rodriguez

Estelita Rodriguez

Consuela Robante

Claude Akins

Claude Akins

Joe Burdette

Malcolm Atterbury

Malcolm Atterbury

Jake

Harry Carey, Jr.

Harry Carey, Jr.

Harold

Rio Bravo — FAQs

Where can I watch Rio Bravo in United States?

Rio Bravo is streaming on Fawesome in United States.

Is Rio Bravo on Fawesome?

Yes — Rio Bravo is currently available on Fawesome in United States.

What language is Rio Bravo in?

Rio Bravo is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Rio Bravo?

Rio Bravo runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).

What is Rio Bravo rated?

It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 1,266 ratings.

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