The Shooting (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1966, The Shooting is a western film directed by Monte Hellman, running about 78 minutes. “Suspenseful desert pursuit in the “High Noon” tradition” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two miners agree to guide a mysterious woman, who has appeared in their camp from nowhere, to a nearby town; but soon, because of her erratic behavior, they begin to suspect that her true purpose is quite different.
Who’s in it. The Shooting stars Warren Oates as Willett Gashade, Will Hutchins as Coley Boyard, Millie Perkins as Woman and Jack Nicholson as Billy Spear, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Shooting has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Peacock Premium and 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 Shooting page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shooting 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 The Shooting (1966)?
- In US, The Shooting is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and HBO Max Amazon Channel, and 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 Shooting worth watching?
- The Shooting holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shooting?
- The Shooting stars Warren Oates, Will Hutchins, Millie Perkins, Jack Nicholson and Charles Eastman.
- When was The Shooting released?
- The Shooting was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.