Macon County Line (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1974, Macon County Line is an action and drama film directed by Richard Compton, running about 89 minutes. “They're on the bad side of the wrong man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A vengeful Southern sheriff is out for blood after his wife is brutally killed by a pair of drifters. Low-budget film set in Georgia in 1953 and at the time of release, purported to be based on a true story.
Who’s in it. Macon County Line stars Alan Vint as Chris Dixon, Cheryl Waters as Jenny Scott, Max Baer Jr. as Deptuty Reed Morgan and Geoffrey Lewis as Hamp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Macon County Line has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Macon County Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of Macon County Line 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 Macon County Line (1974)?
- In US, Macon County Line is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Macon County Line worth watching?
- Macon County Line holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Macon County Line?
- Macon County Line stars Alan Vint, Cheryl Waters, Max Baer Jr., Geoffrey Lewis and Joan Blackman.
- When was Macon County Line released?
- Macon County Line was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.