Wide Open Town (1941): cast, story & where to watch

1941 · Film

Wide Open Town poster

Released in 1941, Wide Open Town is an adventure and western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 79 minutes. “RUSTLERS TAKE NOTICE! HOPALONG IS OUT TO GET YOU...AND HE'LL STOP AT NOTHING!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Belle Langtry runs a town being taken over by cattle rustlers. She is also a front for the outlaws, who are led by Steve Fraser. Hoppy gets elected sheriff and cleans up the town with help from the Bar 20 boys.

Who’s in it. Wide Open Town stars William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy, Russell Hayden as Lucky Jenkins, Andy Clyde as California Carlson and Evelyn Brent as Belle Langtry, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wide Open Town page.

If you liked it. Fans of Wide Open Town tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Wide Open Town (1941)?
In US, Wide Open Town is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in Wide Open Town?
Wide Open Town stars William Boyd, Russell Hayden, Andy Clyde, Evelyn Brent and Victor Jory.
When was Wide Open Town released?
Wide Open Town was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.