The Westerner
“THE RAW UNTAMED ADVENTUROUS WEST...LIVES AGAIN!”
Drifter Cole Harden is accused of stealing a horse and faces hanging by self-appointed Judge Roy Bean, but Harden manages to talk his way out of it by claiming to be a friend of stage star Lillie Langtry, with whom the judge is obsessed, even though he has never met her. Tensions rise when Harden comes to the defense of a group of struggling homesteaders who Judge Bean is trying to drive away.
Where to watch The Westerner in United States
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Where is The Westerner streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Runtime | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte, Oldflix | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video |
About The Westerner
The Westerner is a 1940 English-language western film directed by William Wyler. The cast is led by Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Doris Davenport. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
The Westerner was produced by Samuel Goldwyn Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 18, 1940, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- William Wyler
- Writers
- Jo Swerling, Niven Busch, Stuart N. Lake
- Release date
- September 18, 1940
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
The Westerner cast & crew
The Westerner was directed by William Wyler and written by Jo Swerling, Niven Busch, and Stuart N. Lake.
The cast features Gary Cooper as Cole Harden, Walter Brennan as Judge Roy Bean, Doris Davenport as Jane Ellen Mathews, Fred Stone as Caliphet Mathews, Forrest Tucker as Wade Harper, and Paul Hurst as Chickenfoot.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin, cinematography is by Gregg Toland, and it was produced by Samuel Goldwyn.
Is The Westerner worth watching?
The Westerner holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 133 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western, The Westerner is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Westerner
In United States, you can stream The Westerner on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Westerner
Gary Cooper
Cole Harden
Walter Brennan
Judge Roy Bean
Doris Davenport
Jane Ellen Mathews
Fred Stone
Caliphet Mathews
Forrest Tucker
Wade Harper
Paul Hurst
Chickenfoot
Chill Wills
Southeast
Lilian Bond
Lily Langtry
Dana Andrews
Hod Johnson
Charles Halton
Mort Borrow
Trevor Bardette
Shad Wilkins
Tom Tyler
King Evans
The Westerner — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Westerner in United States?
The Westerner is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Westerner on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Westerner is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Westerner in?
The Westerner is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Westerner?
The Westerner runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Westerner rated?
The Westerner is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 133 ratings.
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