Run for Cover (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1955, Run for Cover is a western film directed by Nicholas Ray, running about 93 minutes. “The story of a man apart... who brought faith to a youth, love to a woman, justice to a land!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-convict drifter and his flawed young partner are made sheriff and deputy of a Western town.
Who’s in it. Run for Cover stars James Cagney as Matt Dow, Viveca Lindfors as Helga Swenson, John Derek as Davey Bishop and Jean Hersholt as Mr. Swenson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Run for Cover 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 Run for Cover page.
If you liked it. Fans of Run for Cover tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Run for Cover (1955)?
- In US, Run for Cover 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 Run for Cover worth watching?
- Run for Cover holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Run for Cover?
- Run for Cover stars James Cagney, Viveca Lindfors, John Derek, Jean Hersholt and Grant Withers.
- When was Run for Cover released?
- Run for Cover was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.