The Lonely Trail (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1936, The Lonely Trail is a drama and western film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. Though he fought for the North in the Civil War, John is asked by the Governor of Texas to get rid of some troublesome carpetbaggers. He enlists the help of Holden before learning that Holden too is plundering the local folk.
Who’s in it. The Lonely Trail stars John Wayne as Captain John Ashley, Ann Rutherford as Virginia Terry, Cy Kendall as Adjutant General Benedict Holden and Bob Kortman as Captain Hays, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Lonely Trail has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lonely Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lonely Trail tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lonely Trail (1936)?
- In US, The Lonely Trail is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lonely Trail worth watching?
- The Lonely Trail holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lonely Trail?
- The Lonely Trail stars John Wayne, Ann Rutherford, Cy Kendall, Bob Kortman and Fred 'Snowflake' Toones.
- When was The Lonely Trail released?
- The Lonely Trail was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.