The Dawn Rider (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1935, The Dawn Rider is an action and western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury, running about 52 minutes. “The End Of The Vengeance Trail” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When John Mason's father is killed, John is wounded. Attracted to his nurse Alice, a conflict arises between him and his friend Ben who plans to marry Alice. John later finds the killer of his father but goes to face him not knowing Ben has removed the bullets from his gun.
Who’s in it. The Dawn Rider stars John Wayne as John Mason, Marion Burns as Alice Gordon, Dennis Moore as Rudd Gordon and Reed Howes as Ben McClure, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Dawn Rider has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dawn Rider page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dawn Rider 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 The Dawn Rider (1935)?
- In US, The Dawn Rider is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dawn Rider worth watching?
- The Dawn Rider holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dawn Rider?
- The Dawn Rider stars John Wayne, Marion Burns, Dennis Moore, Reed Howes and Joseph De Grasse.
- When was The Dawn Rider released?
- The Dawn Rider was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.