Phantom Rancher (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1940, Phantom Rancher is a romance and western film directed by Harry L. Fraser, running about 61 minutes. “THRILLING SCENES! STIRRING ADVENTURE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cowboy puts on a black mask and a black outfit to fight a gang of land-grabbing crooks.
Who’s in it. Phantom Rancher stars Ken Maynard as Ken Mitchell, Dorothy Short as Ann Markham, Harry Harvey as Gopher and Ted Adams as Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Phantom Rancher has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phantom Rancher page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phantom Rancher tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phantom Rancher (1940)?
- In US, Phantom Rancher is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Phantom Rancher worth watching?
- Phantom Rancher holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phantom Rancher?
- Phantom Rancher stars Ken Maynard, Dorothy Short, Harry Harvey, Ted Adams and Dave O'Brien.
- When was Phantom Rancher released?
- Phantom Rancher was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.