The Texas Kid (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1943, The Texas Kid is a western film directed by Lambert Hillyer, running about 57 minutes. “Lead-splattering escapades of law enforcer in the days when U.S. Marshals shot quick or died young!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marshals Nevada and Sandy are after Scully and his gang who have been robbing stage-coaches. The Texas Kid is part of the gang and Sandy thinks he is bad but Nevada knows him and thinks he may be good.
Who’s in it. The Texas Kid stars Johnny Mack Brown as Jack McKenzie, Raymond Hatton as Sandy Hopkins, Marshall Reed as The Kid and Shirley Patterson as Nancy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Texas Kid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Texas Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Texas Kid 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 The Texas Kid (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Texas Kid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Texas Kid worth watching?
- The Texas Kid holds an audience score of 4.8 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 Texas Kid?
- The Texas Kid stars Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Marshall Reed, Shirley Patterson and Robert Fiske.
- When was The Texas Kid released?
- The Texas Kid was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.