High Lonesome (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1950, High Lonesome is a western film directed by Alan Le May, running about 81 minutes. “Ghost fingers pressed the trigger - and death flashed from the shadows...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a sudden spurt of murders occurs in the Big Bend country, suspicion immediately falls on a young drifter who just moved to the area.
Who’s in it. High Lonesome stars John Drew Barrymore as Cooncat, Chill Wills as Boatwhistle, John Archer as Pat Farrell and Lois Butler as Meagan Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, High Lonesome has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High Lonesome page.
If you liked it. Fans of High Lonesome 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 High Lonesome (1950)?
- In US, High Lonesome is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is High Lonesome worth watching?
- High Lonesome holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High Lonesome?
- High Lonesome stars John Drew Barrymore, Chill Wills, John Archer, Lois Butler and Kristine Miller.
- When was High Lonesome released?
- High Lonesome was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.