The Outriders (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1950, The Outriders is a western film directed by Roy Rowland, running about 93 minutes. “M-G-M's NEW TECHNICOLOR ADVENTURE ROMANCE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Late in the Civil War, three Confederate soldiers escape from a Union prison camp in Missouri. They soon fall into the hands of pro-Confederate raiders, who force them to act as "outriders" (escorts) for a civilian wagon train that will be secretly transporting Union gold from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to St. Louis, Missouri. The three men are to lead the wagons into a raider trap in Missouri, but one of them starts to have misgivings....
Who’s in it. The Outriders stars Joel McCrea as Will Owen, Arlene Dahl as Jen Gort, Barry Sullivan as Jesse Wallace and Claude Jarman Jr. as Roy Gort, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Outriders 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 The Outriders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Outriders 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 Outriders (1950)?
- In US, The Outriders 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 The Outriders worth watching?
- The Outriders holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Outriders?
- The Outriders stars Joel McCrea, Arlene Dahl, Barry Sullivan, Claude Jarman Jr. and Ramon Novarro.
- When was The Outriders released?
- The Outriders was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.