Pale Rider (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1985, Pale Rider is a western film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 115 minutes. “...and hell followed with him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mysterious preacher protects a humble prospector village from a greedy mining company trying to encroach on their land.
Who’s in it. Pale Rider stars Clint Eastwood as Preacher, Michael Moriarty as Hull Barret, Carrie Snodgress as Sarah Wheeler and Chris Penn as Josh LaHood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Pale Rider has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $41.4M 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 Pale Rider page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pale Rider 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 Pale Rider (1985)?
- In US, Pale Rider 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 Pale Rider worth watching?
- Pale Rider holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pale Rider?
- Pale Rider stars Clint Eastwood, Michael Moriarty, Carrie Snodgress, Chris Penn and Richard Dysart.
- When was Pale Rider released?
- Pale Rider was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.