Rawhide (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1938, Rawhide is an action and western film directed by Ray Taylor. “RUSTLERS RAID THE RANGE...but baseball's greatest hero teams with your favorite singing cowboy and breaks up the most exciting game he's ever played!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Saunders with his Cattlemen's Protective Agency is running roughshod over the ranchers. Lawyer Larry Kimball is fighting him but he needs a rancher that will stand up with him against Saunders. He finds him when Lou Gehrig retires from baseball to take up ranching. Lou expects to relax on his ranch but quickly joins Larry in the fight.
Who’s in it. Rawhide stars Smith Ballew as Larry Kimball, Lou Gehrig as Lou Gehrig, Evalyn Knapp as Peggy Gehrig and Arthur Loft as Ed Saunders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Rawhide has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rawhide page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rawhide 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 Rawhide (1938)?
- In US, Rawhide is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rawhide worth watching?
- Rawhide holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rawhide?
- Rawhide stars Smith Ballew, Lou Gehrig, Evalyn Knapp, Arthur Loft and Cy Kendall.
- When was Rawhide released?
- Rawhide was released in 1938.