

The Ox-Bow Incident
“Lynch law rules the mob!”
A posse discovers a trio of men they suspect of murder and cow theft and are split between handing them over to the law or lynching them on the spot.
Where to watch The Ox-Bow Incident in United States
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Where is The Ox-Bow Incident streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Orange VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
About The Ox-Bow Incident
The Ox-Bow Incident is a 1943 English-language western and drama film directed by William A. Wellman. The cast is led by Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews, Mary Beth Hughes. It has a runtime of 1h 16m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Ox-Bow Incident was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on March 11, 1943, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Writers
- Lamar Trotti
- Release date
- March 11, 1943
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
The Ox-Bow Incident cast & crew
The Ox-Bow Incident was directed by William A. Wellman and written by Lamar Trotti.
The cast features Henry Fonda as Gil Carter, Dana Andrews as Donald Martin, Mary Beth Hughes as Rose Mapen/Rose Swanson, Anthony Quinn as Juan Martínez/Francisco Morez, William Eythe as Gerald Tetley, and Harry Morgan as Art Croft.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge, cinematography is by Arthur C. Miller, and it was produced by Lamar Trotti and William Goetz.
Is The Ox-Bow Incident worth watching?
The Ox-Bow Incident holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 430 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.
At 1h 16m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western and drama, The Ox-Bow Incident is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Ox-Bow Incident
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Cast of The Ox-Bow Incident

Henry Fonda
Gil Carter

Dana Andrews
Donald Martin

Mary Beth Hughes
Rose Mapen/Rose Swanson

Anthony Quinn
Juan Martínez/Francisco Morez

William Eythe
Gerald Tetley

Harry Morgan
Art Croft

Jane Darwell
Ma Grier

Matt Briggs
Judge Daniel Tyler

Harry Davenport
Arthur Davies

Frank Conroy
Maj. Tetley

Marc Lawrence
Jeff Farnley

Paul Hurst
Monty Smith
The Ox-Bow Incident — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ox-Bow Incident in United States?
The Ox-Bow Incident is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Ox-Bow Incident in?
The Ox-Bow Incident is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Ox-Bow Incident?
The Ox-Bow Incident runs 1 hours 16 minutes (76 minutes).
▸What is The Ox-Bow Incident rated?
The Ox-Bow Incident is rated NR. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 430 ratings.











