The War Wagon (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1967, The War Wagon is a western film directed by Burt Kennedy, running about 101 minutes. “The War Wagon Rolls And The Screen Explodes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-con seeks revenge on the man who put him in prison by planning a robbery of the latter's stagecoach, which is transporting gold. He enlists the help of a partner, who could be working for his nemesis.
Who’s in it. The War Wagon stars John Wayne as Taw Jackson, Kirk Douglas as Lomax, Howard Keel as Levi Walking Bear and Robert Walker Jr. as Billy Hyatt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The War Wagon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6M at the box office.
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 War Wagon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The War Wagon 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 War Wagon (1967)?
- In US, The War Wagon 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 War Wagon worth watching?
- The War Wagon holds an audience score of 6.9 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 War Wagon?
- The War Wagon stars John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Howard Keel, Robert Walker Jr. and Keenan Wynn.
- When was The War Wagon released?
- The War Wagon was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.