FeatureWestern

Canyon River (1956): cast, story & where to watch

1956 · Film · ★ 6.3

Canyon River poster

Released in 1956, Canyon River is a western film directed by Harmon Jones, running about 79 minutes. “Killer land of West Wyoming !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A rancher's foreman schemes against him on a cattle drive from Oregon to Wyoming.

Who’s in it. Canyon River stars George Montgomery as Steve Patrick, Marcia Henderson as Janet Hale, Peter Graves as Bob Andrews and Richard Eyer as Chuck Hale, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Canyon River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Canyon River page.

If you liked it. Fans of Canyon River 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 Canyon River (1956)?
In US, Canyon River is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Canyon River worth watching?
Canyon River holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Canyon River?
Canyon River stars George Montgomery, Marcia Henderson, Peter Graves, Richard Eyer and Walter Sande.
When was Canyon River released?
Canyon River was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.