Horizons West (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1952, Horizons West is an action, adventure, war and romance film directed by Budd Boetticher, running about 81 minutes. “LAWLESS RUTHLESS DEFIANCE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brothers Dan and Neil Hammond return to Texas after the Civil War. Ambitious Dan turns to rustling and then shady land deals to build an empire. Being held for a murder, he is rescued from a lynch mob by Neil, who is now the Marshal, but there is eventually a falling out between the brothers, good triumphing over evil.
Who’s in it. Horizons West stars Robert Ryan as Dan Hammond, Julie Adams as Lorna Hardin (as Julia Adams), Rock Hudson as Neil Hammond and Judith Braun as Sally Eaton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Horizons West 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Horizons West page.
If you liked it. Fans of Horizons West 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 Horizons West (1952)?
- In US, Horizons West is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Horizons West worth watching?
- Horizons West holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Horizons West?
- Horizons West stars Robert Ryan, Julie Adams, Rock Hudson, Judith Braun and John McIntire.
- When was Horizons West released?
- Horizons West was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.