Ridin' Down the Canyon (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1942, Ridin' Down the Canyon is an action and western film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 55 minutes. “HERE'S ROY AT HIS VERY BEST IN HIS BIGGEST HIT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Roy Rogers takes on crooked wartime profiteers in the musical western Ridin' Down the Canyon. Posing as solid citizens, the crooks spend their evening hours stealing horses from local ranchers, then selling the steeds to the government at exorbitant prices. The head of the bad guys runs a dude ranch where Rogers and his pals (The Sons of the Pioneers) are employed.
Who’s in it. Ridin' Down the Canyon stars Roy Rogers as Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes as Gabby, Robert "Buzz" Henry as Bobbie Blake and Linda Hayes as Alice Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ridin' Down the Canyon has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ridin' Down the Canyon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ridin' Down the Canyon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ridin' Down the Canyon (1942)?
- In US, Ridin' Down the Canyon is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ridin' Down the Canyon worth watching?
- Ridin' Down the Canyon holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ridin' Down the Canyon?
- Ridin' Down the Canyon stars Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Robert "Buzz" Henry, Linda Hayes and Addison Richards.
- When was Ridin' Down the Canyon released?
- Ridin' Down the Canyon was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.