The Massacre (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1912, The Massacre is an action, war and western film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 30 minutes. “A TRAGI-DRAMA OF AMERICA'S PAST IN TWO UNFORGETTABLE ACTS - Being an account of the tragic events befalling the Cavalry of Gen. George Custer and the innocents in his care at Little Big Horn” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the massacre of an Indian village, and the ensuing retaliation.
Who’s in it. The Massacre stars Wilfred Lucas as Stephen, Blanche Sweet as Stephen's Ward, Charles West as Stephen's Ward's Husband and Alfred Paget as Indian Chief, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Massacre has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Massacre page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Massacre 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 Massacre (1912)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Massacre change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Massacre worth watching?
- The Massacre holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, war and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Massacre?
- The Massacre stars Wilfred Lucas, Blanche Sweet, Charles West, Alfred Paget and Lionel Barrymore.
- When was The Massacre released?
- The Massacre was released in 1912, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.