Texas (1941): cast, story & where to watch

1941 · Film · ★ 6.5

Texas poster

Released in 1941, Texas is a drama, romance and western film directed by George Marshall, running about 93 minutes. “All the thrills of the roaring West!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two Virginians are heading for a new life in Texas when they witness a stagecoach being held up. They decide to rob the robbers and make off with the loot. To escape a posse, they split up and don't see each other again for a long time. When they do meet up again, they find themselves on different sides of the law. This leads to the increasing estrangement of the two men, who once thought of themselves as brothers.

Who’s in it. Texas stars William Holden as Dan Thomas, Glenn Ford as Tod Ramsey, Claire Trevor as Michael 'Mike' King and George Bancroft as Windy Miller, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Texas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Texas page.

If you liked it. Fans of Texas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Texas (1941)?
In US, Texas is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Texas worth watching?
Texas holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Texas?
Texas stars William Holden, Glenn Ford, Claire Trevor, George Bancroft and Edgar Buchanan.
When was Texas released?
Texas was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.