

Rio Bravo
“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.
Where to watch Rio Bravo in United States
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Where is Rio Bravo streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon 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
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
Sheriff John T. Chance

Dean Martin
Dude

Ricky Nelson
Colorado Ryan

Angie Dickinson
Feathers

Walter Brennan
Stumpy

Ward Bond
Pat Wheeler

John Russell
Nathan Burdette

Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
Carlos Robante

Estelita Rodriguez
Consuela Robante

Claude Akins
Joe Burdette

Malcolm Atterbury
Jake

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.











