The Oregon Trail (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1939, The Oregon Trail is an action and western film directed by Ford Beebe, running about 320 minutes. “FIGHTING FURY OF THE PLAINS- 15 thrill-packed chapters of hair-raising exploits!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jeff Scott is sent to investigate problems with wagon trains attempting to make the journey to Oregon. Sam Morgan has sent his henchmen, under lead-henchman Bull Bragg, to stop the wagon trains in order to maintain control of the fur trade in the area.
Who’s in it. The Oregon Trail stars Johnny Mack Brown as Jeff Scott, Louise Stanley as Margaret Mason, Fuzzy Knight as Deadwood Hawkins and Bill Cody Jr. as Jimmie Clark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Oregon Trail sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Oregon Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Oregon Trail 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 The Oregon Trail (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Oregon Trail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Oregon Trail worth watching?
- The Oregon Trail holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Oregon Trail?
- The Oregon Trail stars Johnny Mack Brown, Louise Stanley, Fuzzy Knight, Bill Cody Jr. and Edward LeSaint.
- When was The Oregon Trail released?
- The Oregon Trail was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 320 minutes.