Billy The Kid Returns (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1938, Billy The Kid Returns is an action, comedy, music and western film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 53 minutes. “MARSHAL of LAW...MASTER of MEN...he fights for right and the girl he loves!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After Pat Garrett kills Billy the Kid, Billy's look-alike Roy Rogers arrives and is mistaken for him. Although a murderer, Billy was on the side of the homesteaders against the large ranchers. As Billy's death is unknown, Roy gets Garrett to let him pose as Billy to continue the fight, but without the killing.
Who’s in it. Billy The Kid Returns stars Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers, Smiley Burnette as Frog Millhouse, Lynne Roberts as Ellen Moore (as Mary Hart) and Morgan Wallace as J. B. Morganson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Billy The Kid Returns 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 and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Billy The Kid Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Billy The Kid Returns 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 Billy The Kid Returns (1938)?
- In US, Billy The Kid Returns is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Billy The Kid Returns worth watching?
- Billy The Kid Returns holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, music and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Billy The Kid Returns?
- Billy The Kid Returns stars Roy Rogers, Smiley Burnette, Lynne Roberts, Morgan Wallace and Wade Boteler.
- When was Billy The Kid Returns released?
- Billy The Kid Returns was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.