The Kentuckian
“Hunter...Frontiersman...Adventurer!”
A frontiersman and his son fight to build a new home in Texas.
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Where is The Kentuckian streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
About The Kentuckian
The Kentuckian is a 1955 English-language western film directed by Burt Lancaster. The cast is led by Burt Lancaster, Dianne Foster, Walter Matthau. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.
The Kentuckian was produced by Hecht-Lancaster Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on July 22, 1955, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Burt Lancaster
- Writers
- A.B. Guthrie Jr.
- Release date
- July 22, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Hecht-Lancaster Productions
The Kentuckian cast & crew
The Kentuckian was directed by Burt Lancaster and written by A.B. Guthrie Jr..
The cast features Burt Lancaster as Elias Wakefield, Dianne Foster as Hannah Bolen, Walter Matthau as Stan Bodine, Diana Lynn as Susie Spann, Donald MacDonald as Little Eli Wakefield, and John McIntire as Zack Wakefield.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bernard Herrmann, cinematography is by Ernest Laszlo, and it was produced by Harold Hecht.
Is The Kentuckian worth watching?
The Kentuckian holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 55 ratings, a more divisive western films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy western, The Kentuckian is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Kentuckian
In United States, you can stream The Kentuckian on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, and Philo, 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 The Kentuckian
Burt Lancaster
Elias Wakefield
Dianne Foster
Hannah Bolen
Walter Matthau
Stan Bodine
Diana Lynn
Susie Spann
Donald MacDonald
Little Eli Wakefield
John McIntire
Zack Wakefield
Una Merkel
Sophie Wakefield
John Carradine
Ziby Fletcher
John Litel
Pleasant Tuesday Babson
Rhys Williams
Constable
Edward Norris
Roulette Dealer
Will Wright
John Decker (uncredited)
The Kentuckian — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Kentuckian in United States?
The Kentuckian is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus in United States.
▸Is The Kentuckian on fuboTV?
Yes — The Kentuckian is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Kentuckian in?
The Kentuckian is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Kentuckian?
The Kentuckian runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is The Kentuckian rated?
The Kentuckian is rated NR. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 55 ratings.
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