Trigger, Jr. (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1950, Trigger, Jr. is an action and western film directed by William Witney, running about 68 minutes. “All-Star Big Top Thrills... as you have never seen them before!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Evil Grant Withers lets a killer horse loose to ruin valuable horses on nearby ranches. He hopes to shake down the ranchers for his "protection". Roy tracks down the bad guys, but is suddenly trapped by them. Peter Miles, a boy terrified of horses, overcomes his fear and rides for help to save the day.
Who’s in it. Trigger, Jr. stars Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers, Trigger as Trigger - The Smartest Horse in the Movies, Dale Evans as Kay Harkrider and Gordon Jones as Splinters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Trigger, Jr. has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Starz and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trigger, Jr. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trigger, Jr. 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 Trigger, Jr. (1950)?
- In US, Trigger, Jr. is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and 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 Trigger, Jr. worth watching?
- Trigger, Jr. holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trigger, Jr.?
- Trigger, Jr. stars Roy Rogers, Trigger, Dale Evans, Gordon Jones and Pat Brady.
- When was Trigger, Jr. released?
- Trigger, Jr. was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.