The Star Packer (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1934, The Star Packer is an action, drama, adventure and western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury, running about 53 minutes. “He fought for justice--and battled for love! He fought for JUSTICE!-- Battled for LOVE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Travers and Yak, his faithful Indian sidekick, pick up where a murdered sheriff leaves off, and try to nab the mysterious Shadow.
Who’s in it. The Star Packer stars John Wayne as U.S. Marshal John Travers, Verna Hillie as Anita Matlock, George 'Gabby' Hayes as Matt Matlock and Yakima Canutt as Yak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Star Packer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Star Packer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Star Packer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Star Packer (1934)?
- In US, The Star Packer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Star Packer worth watching?
- The Star Packer holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Star Packer?
- The Star Packer stars John Wayne, Verna Hillie, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Yakima Canutt and Billy Franey.
- When was The Star Packer released?
- The Star Packer was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.