The Covered Wagon (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1923, The Covered Wagon is an adventure, romance and western film directed by James Cruze, running about 98 minutes. “The Cowards never started and the Weak died on the way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two wagon caravans converge at what is now Kansas City, and combine for the westward push to Oregon. On their quest the pilgrims will experience desert heat, mountain snow, hunger, and Indian attack. To complicate matters further, a love triangle develops, as pretty Molly must chose between Sam, a brute, and Will, the dashing captain of the other caravan. Can Will overcome the skeleton in his closet and win Molly's heart?
Who’s in it. The Covered Wagon stars Lois Wilson as Molly Wingate, Alan Hale as Sam Woodhull, Ernest Torrence as Jackson and Tully Marshall as Jim Bridges, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Covered Wagon 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 The Covered Wagon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Covered Wagon tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Covered Wagon (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Covered Wagon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Covered Wagon worth watching?
- The Covered Wagon holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Covered Wagon?
- The Covered Wagon stars Lois Wilson, Alan Hale, Ernest Torrence, Tully Marshall and Charles Ogle.
- When was The Covered Wagon released?
- The Covered Wagon was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.