The Ox-Bow Incident (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1943, The Ox-Bow Incident is a drama and western film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 76 minutes. “Lynch law rules the mob!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A posse discovers a trio of men they suspect of murder and cow theft and are split between handing them over to the law or lynching them on the spot.
Who’s in it. The Ox-Bow Incident stars Henry Fonda as Gil Carter, Dana Andrews as Donald Martin, Mary Beth Hughes as Rose Mapen/Rose Swanson and Anthony Quinn as Juan Martínez/Francisco Morez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Ox-Bow Incident has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Ox-Bow Incident page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ox-Bow Incident tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ox-Bow Incident (1943)?
- In US, The Ox-Bow Incident is available to 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 Ox-Bow Incident worth watching?
- The Ox-Bow Incident holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ox-Bow Incident?
- The Ox-Bow Incident stars Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews, Mary Beth Hughes, Anthony Quinn and Jane Darwell.
- When was The Ox-Bow Incident released?
- The Ox-Bow Incident was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.