The Wild One (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1953, The Wild One is a drama film directed by László Benedek, running about 79 minutes. “Hot feelings hit terrifying heights in a story that really boils over!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Black Rebels Motorcycle Club ride into the small California town of Wrightsville, eager to raise hell. Brooding gang leader Johnny Strabler takes a liking to Kathie, the daughter of the local lawman, as another club rolls into town.
Who’s in it. The Wild One stars Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler, Mary Murphy as Kathie Bleeker, Robert Keith as Sheriff Harry Bleeker and Lee Marvin as Chino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Wild One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 Wild One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild One tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild One (1953)?
- In US, The Wild One is available to stream on TCM, 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 Wild One worth watching?
- The Wild One holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wild One?
- The Wild One stars Marlon Brando, Mary Murphy, Robert Keith, Lee Marvin and Jay C. Flippen.
- When was The Wild One released?
- The Wild One was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.