The Red Pony (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1949, The Red Pony is an action, drama and western film directed by Lewis Milestone, running about 91 minutes. “John Steinbeck's great American story !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Peter Miles stars as Tom Tiflin, the little boy at the heart of this John Steinbeck story set in Salinas Valley. With his incompatible parents -- the city-loving Fred and country-happy Alice -- constantly bickering, Tom looks to cowboy Billy Buck for companionship and paternal love.
Who’s in it. The Red Pony stars Myrna Loy as Alice Tiflin, Robert Mitchum as Billy Buck, Louis Calhern as Grandfather and Shepperd Strudwick as Mr. Fred Tiflin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Red Pony 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, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Pony page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Pony tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Pony (1949)?
- In US, The Red Pony is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Red Pony worth watching?
- The Red Pony holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red Pony?
- The Red Pony stars Myrna Loy, Robert Mitchum, Louis Calhern, Shepperd Strudwick and Peter Miles.