When the Daltons Rode (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1940, When the Daltons Rode is a western film directed by George Marshall, running about 81 minutes. “WANTED DEAD or ALIVE SCREAMED THE NATION WHEN the DALTONS ROAD” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young lawyer Tod Jackson arrives in pioneer Kansas to visit his prosperous rancher friends the Daltons, just as the latter are in danger of losing their land to a crooked development company. When Tod tries to help them, a faked murder charge turns the Daltons into outlaws, but more victims than villains in this fictionalized version. Will Tod stay loyal to his friends despite falling in love with Bob Dalton's former fiancée Julie?
Who’s in it. When the Daltons Rode stars Randolph Scott as Tod Jackson, Kay Francis as Julie King, Brian Donlevy as Grat Dalton and George Bancroft as Caleb Winters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, When the Daltons Rode 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 When the Daltons Rode page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Daltons Rode 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 When the Daltons Rode (1940)?
- In US, When the Daltons Rode 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 When the Daltons Rode worth watching?
- When the Daltons Rode holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Daltons Rode?
- When the Daltons Rode stars Randolph Scott, Kay Francis, Brian Donlevy, George Bancroft and Broderick Crawford.
- When was When the Daltons Rode released?
- When the Daltons Rode was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.