The Reivers (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1969, The Reivers is a comedy and drama film directed by Mark Rydell, running about 106 minutes. “Boon is a reiver (that's a cheat, a liar, a brawler and womaniser) and he had just four days to teach young Lucius the facts of life (like cheating, lying, brawling and womanizing).” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In turn-of-the-century Mississippi, an 11-year-old boy comes of age as two mischievous adult friends talk him into sneaking the family car out for a trip to Memphis and a series of adventures.
Who’s in it. The Reivers stars Steve McQueen as Boon Hogganbeck, Sharon Farrell as Corrie, Ruth White as Miss Reba and Michael Constantine as Mr. Binford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Reivers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Reivers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Reivers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Reivers (1969)?
- In US, The Reivers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Reivers worth watching?
- The Reivers holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Reivers?
- The Reivers stars Steve McQueen, Sharon Farrell, Ruth White, Michael Constantine and Clifton James.
- When was The Reivers released?
- The Reivers was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.