

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
“John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!”
On the eve of retirement, Captain Nathan Brittles takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play, Plex | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies, Plex | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video |
About She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is a 1949 English-language drama and western film directed by John Ford. The cast is led by John Wayne, Joanne Dru, John Agar. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome.
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon was produced by Argosy Pictures and RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 22, 1949, and carries a U certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Ford
- Writers
- Frank S. Nugent, Laurence Stallings, James Warner Bellah
- Release date
- October 22, 1949
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon cast & crew
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon was directed by John Ford and written by Frank S. Nugent, Laurence Stallings, and James Warner Bellah.
The cast features John Wayne as Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles, Joanne Dru as Olivia Dandridge, John Agar as Lt. Flint Cohill, Ben Johnson as Sgt. Tyree, Harry Carey, Jr. as 2nd Lt. Ross Pennell, and Victor McLaglen as First Sergeant Quincannon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Hageman, cinematography is by Winton C. Hoch, and it was produced by John Ford and Merian C. Cooper.
Is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon worth watching?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 407 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and western, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
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Cast of She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

John Wayne
Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles

Joanne Dru
Olivia Dandridge

John Agar
Lt. Flint Cohill

Ben Johnson
Sgt. Tyree

Harry Carey, Jr.
2nd Lt. Ross Pennell

Victor McLaglen
First Sergeant Quincannon

Mildred Natwick
Abby Allshard

George O'Brien
Maj. Mac Allshard

Arthur Shields
Dr. O'Laughlin
Michael Dugan
Sgt. Hochbauer

Chief John Big Tree
Chief Pony That Walks

Fred Graham
Sgt. Hench
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon — FAQs
▸Where can I watch She Wore a Yellow Ribbon in United States?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is streaming on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Plex in United States.
▸Is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon on IndieFlix?
Yes — She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is currently available on IndieFlix in United States.
▸What language is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon in?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon rated?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is rated U. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 407 ratings.











