Born Reckless (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 2.9
Released in 1958, Born Reckless is a drama, romance and western film directed by Howard W. Koch, running about 80 minutes. “She's Every Big-Time Rodeo Prize Rolled Into One ...pair of tight pants!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rider Kelly Cobb travels to county rodeos to win money so he can buy a patch of land he wants to call his own. He rescues trick rider Jackie Adams from the clutches of an amorous sports ...
Who’s in it. Born Reckless stars Mamie Van Doren as Jackie Adams, Jeff Richards as Kelly Cobb, Arthur Hunnicutt as Cool Man and Carol Ohmart as Liz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.9/10, Born Reckless has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Born Reckless page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born Reckless tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born Reckless (1958)?
- In US, Born Reckless 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 Born Reckless worth watching?
- Born Reckless holds an audience score of 2.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Born Reckless?
- Born Reckless stars Mamie Van Doren, Jeff Richards, Arthur Hunnicutt, Carol Ohmart and Tom Duggan.
- When was Born Reckless released?
- Born Reckless was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.