Standing Tall (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1978, Standing Tall is a drama, tv movie and western film directed by Harvey Hart, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Montana in the year 1934, a half-breed rancher and his wife are harassed by a ruthless land robber, who forces them to stand tall and defend their land, life and dignity.
Who’s in it. Standing Tall stars Robert Forster as Luke Shasta, Will Sampson as Lonny Moon, L.Q. Jones as Nate Rackley and Robert Donner as Sheriff Brumfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Standing Tall has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Standing Tall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Standing Tall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Standing Tall (1978)?
- In US, Standing Tall is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Standing Tall worth watching?
- Standing Tall holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Standing Tall?
- Standing Tall stars Robert Forster, Will Sampson, L.Q. Jones, Robert Donner and Buck Taylor.
- When was Standing Tall released?
- Standing Tall was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.