The Aryan (1916): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1916 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1916, The Aryan is a western film directed by William S. Hart, running about 50 minutes. “A Profound Play of the Desert” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Steve Denton, rich from years of prospecting, is fleeced by the citizens of Yellow Ridge. In his rage, he kidnaps the woman most responsible and makes her his slave in a desert hideaway.
Who’s in it. The Aryan stars William S. Hart as Steve Denton, Gertrude Claire as Mrs. Denton, Charles K. French as 'Ivory' Wells and Louise Glaum as Trixie, 'the Firefly', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Aryan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Aryan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Aryan tend to enjoy Zwei glorreiche Halunken, Django Unchained, Spiel mir das Lied vom Tod and Für ein paar Dollar mehr.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Aryan (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Aryan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Aryan worth watching?
- The Aryan holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Aryan?
- The Aryan stars William S. Hart, Gertrude Claire, Charles K. French, Louise Glaum and Herschel Mayall.
- When was The Aryan released?
- The Aryan was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.
