California (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1947, California is a western film directed by John Farrow, running about 97 minutes. “Mighty drama of men who were titans...and a woman who was their match!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Wicked" Lily Bishop joins a wagon train to California, led by Michael Fabian and Johnny Trumbo, but news of the Gold Rush scatters the train. When Johnny and Michael finally arrive, Lily is rich from her saloon and storekeeper (former slaver) Pharaoh Coffin is bleeding the miners dry. But worse troubles are ahead: California is inching toward statehood, and certain people want to make it their private empire.
Who’s in it. California stars Ray Milland as Jonathan Trumbo, Barbara Stanwyck as Lily Bishop, Barry Fitzgerald as Michael Fabian and George Coulouris as Capt. Pharaoh Coffin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, California has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch California page.
If you liked it. Fans of California 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 California (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for California change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is California worth watching?
- California holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in California?
- California stars Ray Milland, Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Fitzgerald, George Coulouris and Albert Dekker.
- When was California released?
- California was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.