The Tin Star (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1957, The Tin Star is a romance and western film directed by Anthony Mann, running about 93 minutes. “For $40 a month and a shiny Tin Star…the young sheriff faced the mob alone…except for the angry ex-sheriff who couldn’t watch him die and a hero-worshipping boy who lived only for the day he’” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An experienced bounty hunter helps a young sheriff learn the meaning of his badge.
Who’s in it. The Tin Star stars Henry Fonda as Morgan Hickman, Anthony Perkins as Ben Owens, Betsy Palmer as Nona Mayfield and Michel Ray as Kip Mayfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Tin Star has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus and 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 Tin Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tin Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tin Star (1957)?
- In US, The Tin Star is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Tin Star worth watching?
- The Tin Star holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tin Star?
- The Tin Star stars Henry Fonda, Anthony Perkins, Betsy Palmer, Michel Ray and Neville Brand.
- When was The Tin Star released?
- The Tin Star was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.