Comes a Horseman (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, Comes a Horseman is a drama, romance and western film directed by Alan J. Pakula, running about 118 minutes. “She was as strong as the land for which she fought. And as vulnerable.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ella Connors is a single woman who gets pressured to sell her failing cattle farm to her corrupt ex-suitor, Jacob Ewing. She asks for help from her neighbor, Frank Athearn. As Ella and Frank fight back through stampedes, jealousy, betrayal, and sabotage... they eventually find love.
Who’s in it. Comes a Horseman stars James Caan as Frank 'Buck' Athearn, Jane Fonda as Ella Connors, Jason Robards as Jacob 'J.W.' Ewing and George Grizzard as Neil Atkinson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Comes a Horseman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Comes a Horseman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Comes a Horseman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Comes a Horseman (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Comes a Horseman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Comes a Horseman worth watching?
- Comes a Horseman holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Comes a Horseman?
- Comes a Horseman stars James Caan, Jane Fonda, Jason Robards, George Grizzard and Richard Farnsworth.
- When was Comes a Horseman released?
- Comes a Horseman was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.