American Empire (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1942, American Empire is a western film directed by William C. McGann, running about 82 minutes. “THE THUNDERING THRILLING SAGA OF THE WINNING OF THE WEST!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Richard Dix as Dan Taylor and Preston S. Foster as Paxton Bryce are two longtime friends seeking their fortune in Texas after the war. The two men decide, not without problems, to establish a cattle empire. Paxton becoming too ambitious, distances himself from Dan and Abby, Paxton's wife. It will only be after a personal tragedy that he will come back to his senses.
Who’s in it. American Empire stars Richard Dix as Dan Taylor, Leo Carrillo as Dominique Beauchard, Preston Foster as Paxton Bryce and Frances Gifford as Abigail 'Abby' Taylor, Dan's Sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, American Empire has proved divisive with audiences.
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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Empire page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Empire 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 American Empire (1942)?
- In US, American Empire is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Empire worth watching?
- American Empire holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Empire?
- American Empire stars Richard Dix, Leo Carrillo, Preston Foster, Frances Gifford and Robert Barrat.
- When was American Empire released?
- American Empire was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.