Rio Lobo (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1970, Rio Lobo is a western film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 114 minutes. “Give 'Em Hell, John.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the Civil War, Cord McNally searches for the traitor whose perfidy caused the defeat of McNally's unit and the loss of a close friend.
Who’s in it. Rio Lobo stars John Wayne as Colonel Cord McNally, Jorge Rivero as Captain Pierre Cordona (Frenchy), Jennifer O'Neill as Shasta Delaney and Jack Elam as Phillips, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Rio Lobo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel 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 Rio Lobo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rio Lobo tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rio Lobo (1970)?
- In US, Rio Lobo is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Rio Lobo worth watching?
- Rio Lobo holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rio Lobo?
- Rio Lobo stars John Wayne, Jorge Rivero, Jennifer O'Neill, Jack Elam and Christopher Mitchum.
- When was Rio Lobo released?
- Rio Lobo was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.