The Plainsman
“IT'S MIGHTY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE!”
Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Buffalo Bill go up against Indians and a gunrunner.
Where to watch The Plainsman in United States
Can I watch The Plainsman in United States? The Plainsman isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Plainsman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | FOD | — |
About The Plainsman
The Plainsman is a 1936 English-language western, war and romance film directed by Cecil B. DeMille. The cast is led by Gary Cooper, Jean Arthur, James Ellison. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Plainsman was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 16, 1936, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Writers
- Harold Lamb, Waldemar Young, Lynn Riggs
- Release date
- November 16, 1936
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
The Plainsman cast & crew
The Plainsman was directed by Cecil B. DeMille and written by Harold Lamb, Waldemar Young, and Lynn Riggs.
The cast features Gary Cooper as Wild Bill Hickok, Jean Arthur as Calamity Jane, James Ellison as William "Buffalo Bill" Cody, Charles Bickford as John Lattimer, Helen Burgess as Louisa Cody, and Porter Hall as Jack McCall.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Victor Milner and it was produced by William H. Pine and William LeBaron.
Is The Plainsman worth watching?
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy western, war, and romance, The Plainsman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Plainsman
The Plainsman isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Plainsman
Gary Cooper
Wild Bill Hickok
Jean Arthur
Calamity Jane
James Ellison
William "Buffalo Bill" Cody
Charles Bickford
John Lattimer
Helen Burgess
Louisa Cody
Porter Hall
Jack McCall
Paul Harvey
Yellow Hand
Victor Varconi
Painted Horse
John Miljan
General George A. Custer
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Abraham Lincoln
Granville Bates
Van Ellyn
Anthony Quinn
Cheyenne Indian
The Plainsman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Plainsman in United States?
The Plainsman 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 Plainsman in?
The Plainsman is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Plainsman?
The Plainsman runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is The Plainsman rated?
The Plainsman is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 41 ratings.
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