The Cimarron Kid (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1952, The Cimarron Kid is a western film directed by Budd Boetticher, running about 84 minutes. “He led the last great outlaw raids !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Audie Murphy comes into his own as a Western star in this story. Wrongly accused by crooked railroad officials of aiding a train heist by his old friends the Daltons, he joins their gang and becomes an active participant in other robberies. Betrayed by a fellow gang member, Murphy becomes a fugitive in the end. Seeking refuge at the ranch of a reformed gang member, he hopes to flee with the man's daughter to South America, but he's captured in the end and led off to jail. The girl promises to wait.
Who’s in it. The Cimarron Kid stars Audie Murphy as Bill Doolin / The Cimarron Kid, Beverly Tyler as Carrie Roberts, James Best as Bitter Creek Dalton and Yvette Duguay as Cimarron Rose Adams (as Yvette Dugay), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Cimarron Kid 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 The Cimarron Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cimarron Kid 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 The Cimarron Kid (1952)?
- In US, The Cimarron Kid 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 The Cimarron Kid worth watching?
- The Cimarron Kid holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cimarron Kid?
- The Cimarron Kid stars Audie Murphy, Beverly Tyler, James Best, Yvette Duguay and John Hudson.
- When was The Cimarron Kid released?
- The Cimarron Kid was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.