The Kentuckian (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1955, The Kentuckian is a drama and western film directed by Burt Lancaster, running about 104 minutes. “Hunter...Frontiersman...Adventurer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A frontiersman and his son fight to build a new home in Texas.
Who’s in it. The Kentuckian stars Burt Lancaster as Elias Wakefield, Donald MacDonald as Little Eli Wakefield, Dianne Foster as Hannah Bolen and Walter Matthau as Stan Bodine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Kentuckian has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and 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 Kentuckian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kentuckian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kentuckian (1955)?
- In US, The Kentuckian is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 Kentuckian worth watching?
- The Kentuckian holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kentuckian?
- The Kentuckian stars Burt Lancaster, Donald MacDonald, Dianne Foster, Walter Matthau and Diana Lynn.
- When was The Kentuckian released?
- The Kentuckian was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.