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The Westerner

1940·Movie·NR·100 min·7.1(133)

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.

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, HooplaAmazon Video
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Plex
FranceMolotov TV
SpainRuntimeAmazon Video
BrazilBelas Artes à La Carte, Oldflix
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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
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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

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Cast of The Westerner

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Cole Harden

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

Judge Roy Bean

Doris Davenport

Doris Davenport

Jane Ellen Mathews

Fred Stone

Fred Stone

Caliphet Mathews

Forrest Tucker

Forrest Tucker

Wade Harper

Paul Hurst

Paul Hurst

Chickenfoot

Chill Wills

Chill Wills

Southeast

Lilian Bond

Lilian Bond

Lily Langtry

Dana Andrews

Dana Andrews

Hod Johnson

Charles Halton

Charles Halton

Mort Borrow

Trevor Bardette

Trevor Bardette

Shad Wilkins

Tom Tyler

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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